Two men nabbed in Lahad Datu over RM2mil in smuggled cigarettes
Sabah Region 4 PPM Commander ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim said the two men, aged 32 and 38, were detained along with two vans carrying the contraband cigarettes in the operation at around 1am.
"Checks on the vehicles uncovered piles of black plastic bags containing a large quantity of various brands of cigarettes believed to have been smuggled in from a neighbouring country.
"More than 1.62 million sticks of cigarettes were seized," he said in a statement today.
He said the case was being investigated under the Customs Act 1967.
Mohd Nazri said that the Sabah Region 4 PPM welcomed cooperation from the public to provide information on criminal activities to curb smuggling and safeguard the country.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
12 hours ago
- The Star
Loan shark victims being duped into settling fake debts by scammers
KUALA LUMPUR: Scammers are now targeting debtors by posing as fake loan sharks and convincing them to settle a fake debt, says Datuk Seri Michael Chong. The MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau chief said he received 11 complaints of such cases, and nine individuals have already deposited five-figure amounts to scammers posing as loan sharks. According to Chong, these debtors were contacted by the scammers just after they lodged police reports on their previous cases of being harassed by loan sharks. "Some, after one-and-a-half hours or one day after lodging a police report, they will receive a phone call or text message from a so-called 'manager' of the loan shark. "The scammers told debtors that they received a call from the police about the report and they are willing to settle their debts at a discount," said Chong. Enticed by the discount, some of the debtors would end up depositing a sum, believing that they have settled their previous debts. "After that, when they receive the call from the actual loan shark that they borrowed from, only then they realise that they had deposited money to a scammer," he added. MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau deputy chief Ivan Tan said after studying the 11 cases thoroughly, his team could only determine two possibilities, either it being a conspiracy between the scammer and the loan shark, or an inside job. "How could the information in the victim's police report end up in the hands of a scammer? "So, we will gather all the information and pass it to the authorities to investigate," said Tan. According to Tan, some victims received text messages from scammers, with information being eerily similar to the police report that they lodged earlier. "The messages have their full name, home address and all the words are in capital letters. "The wording in a police report is all in capital letters and the message could be copy-pasted from the police report," said Tan. A victim, only wanted to be known as John, said his predicament began when his wife, a foreigner, had borrowed RM2,000 from a loan shark. According to John, late payment interests eventually accumulated to RM43,500 earlier this month and he resorted to lodge a police report on Aug 11. After the report, he received WhatsApp messages from an unknown number claiming to be a manager of the loan sharks mentioned in the police report, demanding further payment. "I subsequently blocked the scammer and he contacted him using a different number to threaten me and my family," said John, who subsequently sought help from Chong. According to Chong, some of the victims had deposited as much as RM10,000 to these fake loan sharks. "We urge all borrowers to lodge a police report if you receive any such messages. "Remember to cross check the phone number or bank account if it tallies with the loan shark you borrowed from. If it doesn't, they are scammers," added Chong. Meanwhile, Chong said he received a total of 243 cases involving nearly RM25mil owed to loan sharks as of August this year. "Most of them told me that it was due to business failure, but I don't believe it, as many of them are also involved in gambling," added Chong.
The Star
18 hours ago
- The Star
Cops nab man for reckless driving after chase in Segamat
SEGAMAT: A 20-year-old man has been arrested for reckless driving and hitting several vehicles after failing to comply with police instructions to stop. The Segamat Police District car patrol unit (MPV) officers were patrolling the Jalan Labis-Chaah stretch when they spotted a missing silver sedan. "The car was reported missing in Labis on Aug 12," said Segamat OCPD Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah. The MPV unit followed the suspect until he reached the traffic light junction near the Chaah police station. Supt Ahmad Zamry stated that the suspect refused to stop when ordered by the police and sped off towards Yong Peng. "Our officers managed to catch the suspect at KM3, Jalan Yong Peng-Segamat after a chase," he said. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect has a previous criminal record and is on a wanted list for a narcotics case. The suspect has been remanded until Aug 8 to assist with the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 379A, Section 186, and Section 279 of the Penal Code. Section 379A of the Penal Code relates to the theft of motor vehicles or their components, punishable by imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and a fine. Section 186 deals with obstructing a public servant in the discharge of their duties, with penalties including imprisonment of up to two years, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both. Section 279 covers rash or negligent driving on a public way, which can result in a jail term of up to six months, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. A video of the car chase went viral on social media platforms. Supt Ahmad Zamry urged anyone with information or details on the case to visit the nearest police station or contact the Segamat Police District hotline: 07-9324222.
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Borneo Post
Miri man claims trial to using cane to injure China woman
Suhaimi was charged with intentionally causing injury to a Chinese national using a cane at a restaurant on Jalan Sim Cheng Key here at around 1am on Aug 1, 2025. – Photo by Jenifer Laeng MIRI (Aug 14): A man pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates' Court here today to a charge of injuring a foreign woman using a cane. Suhaimi Abdullah, 37, from Taman Gilbert here made the plea before Magistrate Ashok Linggam after the charge under Section 324 of the Penal Code was read to him. The Section provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine or whipping, or any two of the punishment, upon conviction. Suhaimi was charged with intentionally causing injury to a Chinese national using a cane at a restaurant on Jalan Sim Cheng Key here at around 1am on Aug 1, 2025. The court fixed Sept 11 for case management and granted the accused bail of RM2,500 with two local sureties. In a separate case in the same courtroom, a 35-year-old woman from Sarikei claimed trial to a charge of possessing methamphetamine. The charge against Uta Seripa was framed under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 12(3) of the same Act. She allegedly committed the offence in front of a public toilet on Jalan Cynthula here at about 2.50pm on Aug 11, 2025 by having in her possession 0.65g of methamphetamine. If convicted, Uta could be fined up to RM100,000 or imprisoned for a term not exceeding five years, or both. Magistrate Ashok set Sept 29 for case management and set bail at RM2,000 with two local sureties. Deputy public prosecutor Luqman Hakim Sahrol Bahar appeared for the prosecution in both cases. assault china woman miri trial
