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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Daily Express
RM2.2 million Crude Palm Oil theft foiled
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The CPO seized. LAHAD DATU: Marine police foiled a Crude Palm Oil (CPO) misappropriation syndicate following the discovery of an illegal storage place at Batu 15 along Jalan Lahad Datu-Sandakan. Sabah Region Four MPF Commander ACP Nazri Ibrahim said they raided a premise and discovered 77,590 kg of CPO during a raid at 12.50pm on July 25. Seized were two trucks, a van and an oil storage tank estimated worth RM2,287,332. 'Five locals and a foreigner aged between 20 and 53 were detained to assist in investigation. 'Investigation will be carried out under the Regulation 5(1)(b) of Malaysian Palm Oil Board Regulations 2005,' he said. Mohd Nazri said the marine police was committed in combating smuggling and criminal activities for the safety and wellbeing of the country. The Marine also welcomes cooperation and information from the public to report any activities that violating the national law. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Crude palm oil worth millions seized as smuggling ring busted in Sabah
LAHAD DATU: The marine police busted a crude palm oil (CPO) misappropriation syndicate following a raid on an illegal facility at Batu 15, Jalan Lahad Datu-Sandakan yesterday. The operation, which took place around 12.50pm, led to the seizure of 77,590kg of crude palm oil, two lorries, a van, and a storage tank — with the total value of the confiscated items estimated at RM2.28 million. Sabah Marine Police Region 4 Commander Assistant Commissioner Nazri Ibrahim said six people, including a foreigner aged between 20 and 53, were arrested to assist in investigations. "The case is being investigated under Regulation 5(1)(b) of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board Regulations 2005. "The estimated total value of the seizure is RM2,287,332," he said in a statement today. Nazri said the bust marks another major success for the marine police in curbing illegal crude palm oil activities. "Since January, the total value of seizures recorded has reached RM15 million," he added. He also encouraged the public to come forward with any information on illegal activities, assuring that Marine Police Region Four remains committed to combating smuggling crimes for the nation's safety and well-being.
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Syndicate busted: Fighting cocks worth millions seized in Sabah raids
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have crippled a cockfighting syndicate involving birds believed to be of a Filipino breed, with seizures worth more than RM3 million following two raids on homes in Tawau, Sabah. The 2.30pm raid was carried out on Thursday under the integrated Ops Khazanah by Bukit Aman's Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence and Investigation Unit (WCB/PSK) of the Internal Security and Public Order Department. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the operation also involved officers from the Tawau police headquarters (IPD), the 14th Battalion of the General Operations Force (PGA) Tawau, and enforcement officers from the Veterinary Services Department's Tawau branch. In the first raid on an unnumbered house in Kampung Apas Parit, Jalan Apas Parit, Tawau, police arrested two Indonesian men and two Filipino men aged between 31 and 52. "During the raid, we seized 470 fighting cocks believed to be of a Filipino breed, 40 cockfighting blades, 130 boxes and 50 bottles containing various types of vitamins, as well as 500 cages and cockfighting coops. "In a second raid at another unnumbered house in Kampung Membalua Off Jalan Apas, Tawau, a 57-year-old local man was arrested," he said in a statement tonight. Azmi said police seized another 152 live fighting cocks of the same suspected origin, bringing the total estimated value of the seizures to RM3,287,708. The case is being investigated under: -Section 15(1) of the Animal Enactment 2015, -Sections 55B, 39B, and 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, and -Section 6 of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958. "The operation was launched to combat cockfighting gambling activities in Sabah," he said. From Jan 1 to July 15, Bukit Aman's WCB/PSK unit conducted 173 raids nationwide, arresting 306 people for offences including smuggling of contraband, leakages of controlled and subsidised goods, sales of imitation weapons, wildlife trafficking, and illegal e-waste operations. The total estimated value of seizures during the period stands at RM544,737,877.61.
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Alaska Suggests 'Bear Alcatraz' For Migrants to be Detained
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The state of Alaska has floated the possibility of detaining migrants in an isolated site surrounded by bears. "We don't have alligators, but we have lots of bears. I am not aware of any plans for an Alaska version of Alligator Alcatraz," the state said in a statement aired on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle on July 1. Newsweek has contacted the office of Governor Mike Dunleavy for comment via email outside of office hours. Why It Matters It comes after Florida unveiled 'Alligator Allcatraz', a new migrant detention center being developed on a remote airstrip in the Everglades. The facility aims to house up to 5,000 detainees and uses the area's natural isolation and wildlife as part of its security measures. The remote facility is expected to cost Florida approximately $450 million annually to operate. The proposal comes amid President Donald Trump's push for what he has described as the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history. What To Know Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy, called on every Republican governor to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to begin arranging the construction of new detention facilities to house migrants. "Every governor of a red state, if you are watching tonight: pick up the phone, call DHS, work with us to build facilities in your state so we can get the illegals and criminals out," Miller said. President Donald Trump tours "Alligator Alcatraz," a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. President Donald Trump tours "Alligator Alcatraz," a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. Evan Vucci/AP The facility is designed to accommodate individuals detained under Florida's expanded immigration enforcement measures. It will hold people arrested by state law enforcement through the federal 287(g) program, as well as those transferred to Florida's custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The facility is operated by the State of Florida through the Division of Emergency Management and takes advantage of the state's declared immigration emergency, which allows for rapid deployment of resources. National Guard units trained under the 287(g) program will help run the site. The projected cost is about $245 per bed per day, adding up to roughly $450 million in operating expenses for the first year. Florida officials say they plan to seek federal reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security, which will use FEMA funds. The idea for "Alligator Alcatraz" originated with Governor Ron DeSantis's administration, which used emergency powers to authorize construction of a new detention center in the Everglades. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier first described the plan publicly during an appearance on Fox News. Brown bears fishing for salmon on the Moraine River on August 20, 2017 in Katmai National Park, Alaska. The state of Alaska has floated the possibility of detaining migrants in an isolated site surrounded by... Brown bears fishing for salmon on the Moraine River on August 20, 2017 in Katmai National Park, Alaska. The state of Alaska has floated the possibility of detaining migrants in an isolated site surrounded by bears. More Getty It comes after President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem toured the facility along with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. During the visit, Trump praised the Everglades' remote location and native wildlife as effective deterrents against escape attempts. The tour comes amid growing backlash from immigrant rights groups and civil liberties organizations, which argue that such facilities pose serious risks to detainee safety and civil rights. The White House, however, has defended the plan as a necessary measure to carry out the president's plans to conduct mass deportations. What People Are Saying Tom Homan told NewsNation: "We can simply load a plane right there and take them to their home country. So it's actually ... a cost savings on the beds compared to the last administration. It's extreme cost savings on transportation." Secretary Noem said in a statement: "Under President Trump's leadership, we are working at turbo speed on cost-effective and innovative ways to deliver on the American people's mandate for mass deportations of criminal illegal aliens. We will expand facilities and bed space in just days, thanks to our partnership with Florida." Mich González and Katie Blankenship, Founding Partners of Sanctuary of the South, said in a statement shared with Newsweek: "DHS and ICE are spending billions of taxpayer dollars to terrorize our communities and build unnecessary cages that will lead to more premature death and family separation while lining the pockets of the prison industrial complex. Enough is enough! We must come together as a people to stop ICE's campaign of violence and demand what we need—access to healthcare, education, and housing—in short, a dignified life for all our families." What Happens Next The facility will be used to detain migrants as the administration ramps up pressure on ICE to remove millions of people as part of the Republican party's hardline mass removal policy.
Business Recorder
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Gold price per tola falls Rs5,000 in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Friday in line with their rise in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs351,000 after a loss of Rs5,000 during the day. As per the rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), 10-gram gold was sold at Rs300,925 after a fall of Rs4,287. On Thursday, gold price per tola reached Rs356,000 after a gain of Rs1,335. The international rate of gold also decreased today. The rate was at $3,290 per ounce (with a premium of $20), after it lost $53, as per APGJSA. Meanwhile, silver price per tola decreased by Rs68 to reach Rs3,782.
