17,000 litres of diesel seized in Tawau smuggling attempt
KOTA KINABALU: The Marine Police (PPM) foiled a smuggling attempt involving 17,000 litres of subsidised diesel during a special operation in Felda Umas, Tawau, late on Friday (July 11) night.
Acting on a public tip-off, the PPM Region 4 team intercepted a tanker lorry at around 10.40pm and discovered diesel stored in the vehicle's main tank.
PPM Region 4 Sabah commander ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim said the 28-year-old local driver failed to produce any authorisation documents from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN).
The tanker lorry used in the diesel smuggling attempt in Felda Umas, Tawau.
'A total of 17,000 litres of diesel and the tanker lorry were seized, with the overall value estimated at RM296,550,' he said in a statement on Saturday (July 12).
The suspect was detained to assist in investigations under the Supply Control Act 1961. All items seized have been handed over to KPDN for further action.
Nazri said the PPM remains committed to cracking down on fuel smuggling activities, which threaten national security and public welfare.
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