Man arrested, fireworks worth over RM8mil seized
SEBERANG PRAI: A man was arrested and fireworks worth over RM8 million were seized and a man arrested during a General Operations Force (GOF) raid at a warehouse in Seberang Prai Tengah.
The operation, led by its Bukit Kayu Hitam unit, uncovered 9,053 boxes of assorted fireworks stored in an unlicensed and unsafe facility.
GOF northern brigade commander Senior Assistant Commissioner Shahrum Hashim said the fireworks, valued at RM8,158,714, were brought from Port Klang and meant for distribution across the northern states.
"The warehouse was found to be operating without valid permits, and the storage conditions were deemed unsafe," he said in a statement.
The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967, which allows fines between RM100,000 and RM500,000, up to five years' jail, or both.
t is also being probed under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957, which provides for up to seven years' imprisonment, a RM10,000 fine, or both.
"We will continue to monitor and patrol key areas in Perak, Penang, and Kedah to combat illegal activities.
"We are committed and consistent in ensuring our enforcement actions remain strict and uncompromising," he added.
The public is urged to report any suspicious or unlawful activity.
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