Kulim deputy police chief Tengku Faisal Yeng said officers on patrol stopped the suspect on Jalan Sungai Ular in Kulim, Kedah, at about 11am today.

“When police tried to arrest him, he fought back by kicking an officer’s motorcycle and fled.

“The suspect rode recklessly against traffic, endangering other road users,” Bernama reported him as saying.

Tengku Faisal said the officers pursued the suspect for about 5km before arresting him.

“A search of the suspect’s motorcycle uncovered two clear plastic packets believed to contain ketum water,” he said.

The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine.

The 32-year-old suspect, who has a record for criminal offences, would be produced in court tomorrow for a remand application.

The case is being investigated under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952 for possession or use of psychotropic substances, Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug abuse, and Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.

“Police urge the public not to speculate about the incident,” he said.

The 29-second video circulating on social media showed a man being dragged off his motorcycle and his head being stepped on.