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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Marine cops seize smuggled cigarettes, liquor worth RM5mil in Sibu
SIBU: Sarawak Region 5 Marine Police Force (PPM) foiled an attempt to smuggle untaxed cigarettes and liquor worth RM5.05mil in an operation near Jalan KM16 Sibu-Bintulu on Sunday. Acting commander Supt Rusdin Banin said the seizure was made at 5.35pm through Ops Taring Landai, following a public tip-off. "A team from PPM Sibu detained a white-and-green cargo lorry parked on the roadside. An inspection found a load of cigarettes and liquor suspected to be untaxed and without valid documentation,' he said in a statement Tuesday (June 16). He said the lorry driver was arrested and the case was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Sibu District Police Headquarters for further action under the Customs Act 1967. Rusdin added that police welcome information from the public to combat smuggling activities. From January to June 15 this year, PPM Region 5 conducted 84 raids in Sarawak, resulting in 94 arrests for offences such as smuggling of untaxed goods, subsidised controlled items and wildlife, as well as illegal entry of foreign nationals. "Total value of seizures during the period was estimated at RM77.33mil,' he said. Under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967, individuals found in possession of, storing or concealing prohibited goods without approval face a fine of up to RM500,000, imprisonment of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. - Bernama
The Star
09-05-2025
- The Star
24,000 litres of smuggled diesel seized in Kuala Baram raid
MIRI: The Marine Police Region 5 seized 24,000 litres of illegal diesel in Kuala Baram during an operation targeting the smuggling of controlled goods. Its commander Asst Comm Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the raid was conducted on Monday (May 5) under Ops Taring Landai by a team from the Marine Intelligence Unit and Region 5 Marine Police Force. 'The team conducted an inspection at the Million Line Tanker 1 Jetty operated by the Sarawak Rivers Board in Kuala Baram. "During the inspection, they found a tanker vessel transferring diesel to a tanker lorry,' he said in a statement on Friday (May 9) He said the ship's captain and the lorry driver, who are Malaysian citizens, failed to produce any documentation from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry permitting them to possess, store or transport the diesel, a controlled item. "The team seized a ship, a tanker lorry and approximately 24,000 litres of diesel. The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM10,252,000," said ACP Ab Rahman. The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, which carries penalties of imprisonment, fines, or both for unauthorised possession, storage, or transportation of controlled goods upon conviction. Additionally, the ship's captain is facing multiple charges under the Sarawak River Ordinance 1993 for operating without a qualified master and failing to produce a river transport permit during inspection. He is also being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960 for operating the vessel without a valid boat licence or a certified engine driver. ACP Ab Rahman said the River Ordinance offences have been handed over to the Sarawak Rivers Authority, while those under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance have been referred to the relevant maritime authorities. He urged the public to continue reporting suspicious activities to the police. 'We welcome any form of cooperation and information. Public involvement is vital in eradicating crime,' he added.
