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The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Kelantan JKDM seizes RM600k chewing tobacco in smuggling bust
PASIR MAS: The Kelantan branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) intercepted a large-scale smuggling operation involving chewing tobacco valued at over RM626,000, including unpaid taxes. The raid took place in Kampung Kukang, Kadok near Kota Bharu, targeting illegal distribution of various tobacco brands. Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long, director of Kelantan JKDM, confirmed the seizure of six vehicles during the early morning operation on Aug 4. The confiscated items included a three-tonne Isuzu lorry and five Pajero four-wheel-drive vehicles loaded with 122 boxes of chewing tobacco. Authorities estimated the tobacco weighed 2,587.5 kg and was suspected to have entered Malaysia illegally via border 'rat lanes.' The total value of the seized goods, including vehicles, reached RM474,512.50, with unpaid taxes amounting to RM151,536.93. Investigations revealed the smuggled tobacco was likely destined for the Klang Valley market, catering to local consumers and migrant workers from Myanmar, Nepal, and Bangladesh. A 29-year-old lorry driver was arrested under Section 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967 to assist in the probe. Offenders convicted under this law face fines of at least 10 times the customs duty or RM100,000, whichever is higher, and possible imprisonment. Wan Jamal urged the public to report smuggling activities via the Customs toll-free line at 1-800-88-8855 or the nearest Customs office, with guaranteed confidentiality. He warned that smuggling not only deprives the government of revenue but also endangers public safety and well-being. - Bernama
Barnama
7 days ago
- Barnama
Kelantan JKDM Seizes Chewing Tobacco Worth Over RM600,000 Including Taxes
PASIR MAS, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) thwarted an attempt to distribute various brands of chewing tobacco worth over RM626,000 including taxes in an operation at Kampung Kukang, Kadok near Kota Bharu recently. Its director, Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said that in a raid at approximately 4.30 am on Aug 4, a JKDM team from the Rantau Panjang enforcement branch, in collaboration with the Eastern Intelligence Zone through 'Operation Macan Legit II', seized six vehicles: a three-tonne Isuzu lorry and five Pajero four-wheel-drive vehicles. "The inspection of these vehicles found 122 boxes of chewing tobacco, weighing 2,587.5 kilogrammes (kg), believed to have been illegally imported through 'rat lanes' at the border," he told reporters here today. The value of the chewing tobacco seizure is estimated at RM59,512.50, while the total value of the seizure, including vehicles, amounted to RM474,512.50, with total taxes involved at RM151,536.93," he told reporters at a press conference here today. He said all the goods were believed to be for the Klang Valley market, specifically for use by local consumers and workers from Myanmar, Nepal and Bangladesh. He said a 29-year-old man, the lorry driver, was also arrested to assist in the investigation under Section 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967. "If offenders are found guilty, they can be fined not less than 10 times the amount of the Customs duty or RM100,000, whichever is greater, and not exceeding 20 times the amount of the Customs duty or RM500,000, or imprisonment for a term of between six months and five years, or both," he also said. Wan Jamal Abdul Salam also urged the public to provide information regarding any smuggling activities through the Customs toll-free line at 1-800-88-8855 or the nearest Customs office, with the assurance that the informant's identity will be kept confidential. "Smuggling not only causes a loss of state revenue but can also threaten the safety and well-being of the people," he added.
