45km Police Chase in Tawau, Sabah: Five Arrested

Tawau Police Chase Ends in Five Arrests: A 45-Kilometer Pursuit. A high-speed police chase unfolded in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia, on May 29, 2025, resulting in the arrest of five individuals after a 45-kilometer pursuit. The incident began around 8 pm when a Proton Saga, carrying a local driver and four foreign nationals, failed to stop at a police roadblock in the Mergah Industrial area. "The driver acted recklessly, leading police on a chase through several roads," said Assistant Commissioner Jazmin Hussein, Tawau District Police Chief. The suspects were eventually apprehended in Batu 12, Jalan Apas, more than 45 minutes after the chase began. Investigations revealed the driver was unlicensed, and the foreign passengers lacked proper travel documents. All five individuals are being held under relevant sections of the Police Act and Immigration Act. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of illegal activities and immigration issues in the region.