Police detained a mechanic yesterday for uploading offensive statements against the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibrahim and the Johor royal institution on Facebook.

Johor police chief Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd said the 18-year-old was detained in Padang Serai, Kedah,  about 6pm yesterday with the cooperation of the Kulim police.

"Johor police received a report about the remarks on Facebook involving the Sultan of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Johor and the Johor royal institution at 2.51pm on April 20. Investigation papers were opened to track down the suspect," Wan Ahmad said in a statement last night.

He said the case was being investigated under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

- Bernama