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The Star
09-08-2025
- The Star
Four foreign men arrested in Kelantan gold mining bust
PETALING JAYA: The police thwarted an illegal gold mining operation following a raid in Jeli, Kelantan. The Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department, in a Facebook post on Friday (Aug 8), stated that the raid was conducted at approximately 2am. "The raid resulted in the arrest of four Myanmar men who were suspected of being involved in an illegal gold mining operation. "All suspects failed to present valid travel documents and mining licenses," it said. Among the items seized were two excavators, two pumps and various equipment. "The value of the seized items has been estimated to be approximately RM1,010,014," it said.
New Straits Times
09-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Four Myanmar men arrested in illegal gold mining bust, RM1mil equipment seized
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have crippled illegal gold mining activities in Jeli, Kelantan, following the arrest of four Myanmar nationals and the seizure of equipment worth over RM1 million. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the 2am raid yesterday was carried out after weeks of intelligence gathering. The operation, conducted with the Kota Baru Land and Mines Office (PTG), targeted an oil palm plantation in Ladang Tapis, Bukit Jering, Jeli, under the Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah initiative. "The raid led to the arrest of four Myanmar men suspected of being involved in illegal gold mining activities. "All the suspects failed to produce valid travel documents and legal mining licences," he said in a statement today. Azmi said police seized two excavators, two water pump suction machines with hoses, two mining sluice boxes, machinery keys, and related equipment, with the total seizure valued at RM1,010,014. "The case is being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the National Land Code 1965. "This operation is an example of a reformed enforcement approach that is more integrated and high impact, involving various agencies to combat illegal mining activities that threaten the nation's natural resources," he said.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
GOF seizes untaxed cigarettes worth over RM2 mln
IPOH: The 2nd Battalion General Operations Force (GOF) in Kulim, Kedah, has successfully seized 6,100 cartons of various brands of illicit cigarettes worth more than RM2 million (RM2,014,600). Ulu Kinta GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the enforcement operation was carried out at Kilometre 139.9 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound near the Penang Bridge interchange exit. 'The results of an investigation found that the supply of cigarettes was brought from the south of the country to be distributed to the northern state market. 'The Battalion 2 GOF Intelligence Branch has successfully traced the movement of activities and the modus operandi used in bringing the cigarette load before distributing them to traders in the past month,' he said in a statement tonight. Shahrum said the case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 and is punishable under Section 135 (1)(v)(aa) of the same act.
Barnama
28-05-2025
- Barnama
GOF Seizes Untaxed Cigarettes Worth Over RM2 Mln
IPOH, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 2nd Battalion General Operations Force (GOF) in Kulim, Kedah, has successfully seized 6,100 cartons of various brands of illicit cigarettes worth more than RM2 million (RM2,014,600). Ulu Kinta GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the enforcement operation was carried out at Kilometre 139.9 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound near the Penang Bridge interchange exit. "The results of an investigation found that the supply of cigarettes was brought from the south of the country to be distributed to the northern state market.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Man nabbed, RM2mil worth of untaxed cigarettes seized
GEORGE TOWN: Authorities have arrested a man and seized 6,100 cartons of untaxed cigarettes worth over RM2 million during an enforcement operation on the North-South Expressway (NSE). The operation, carried out by the General Operations Force (GOF) Kulim, Kedah, took place at Km139.9 northbound, near the Penang Bridge interchange. GOF Northern Brigade commander Senior Assistant Commissioner Shahrum Hashim said the cigarettes were being transported from the southern region for distribution in the northern states. He said investigations revealed that the syndicate had been operating for at least a month, using a specific method to transport the contraband before distributing it to traders. He said the estimated value of the seized cigarettes was RM2,014,600. "We have been monitoring the movement and modus operandi used to transport the cigarettes for distribution to traders over the past month. "We believe this successful operation has disrupted yet another cigarette distribution syndicate profiting from evading government taxes," he said in a statement tonight. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. It carries a fine of up to 20 times the value of the goods or RM500,000, or imprisonment of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. Shahrum said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal smuggling activities across Perak, Penang, and Kedah. "We urge the public to report any suspicious activity to help curb tax evasion and smuggling crimes," he added. Shahrum reaffirmed the agency's commitment to strict enforcement and zero tolerance toward illegal trade. #kw, NST, Malaysia, News, Malaysia News, GOF, Shahrum Hashim, seize, 6,100 cartons of untaxed cigarettes, RM2 million, NSE, man arrested
