Marine police foil CPO theft in Lahad Datu
Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The seized CPO. LAHAD DATU: The Marine Police Force (MPF) foiled an attempt to misappropriate six tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) during an operation at a premises along Jalan POIC on Thursday. Sabah Region Four MPF Commander ACP Nazri Ibrahim said the seized CPO, discovered during a 3.50pm raid, was estimated to be worth RM114,800. Two local men, aged 30 and 43, were caught in the act of transferring the CPO from a tank into barrels on a lorry. Both suspects were detained for investigation under Regulation 5(1)(b) of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board Regulations 2005. Nazri reaffirmed the Marine Police's commitment to tackling crimes that threaten national security and public well-being. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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