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Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Daily Express
Contraband fags seized in Lahad Datu
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The smuggled cigarettes found stored in the mangrove area. LAHAD DATU: Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 387 cartons of smuggled cigarettes from a neighbouring country, valued at RM149,318.40 excluding tax, during a raid at a mangrove area in Kampung Puyut, on Thursday. Commander of PPM Region 4 Sabah, ACP Nazri Ibrahim, said the operation at 5.20am found 238 cartons of Astro Black Menthol cigarettes and 149 cartons of A One Mild Menthol cigarettes hidden in the mangrove area. 'The raid was conducted based on PPM intelligence at the location. The cigarettes were hidden there to avoid detection by authorities. 'So far, no individual has come forward to claim ownership of the items,' he said in a statement, Friday. He added that the case will be investigated under the Customs Act 1967. Nazri said the Marine Police Force will step up efforts to combat smuggling activities that threaten the country's security and economy. * 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
23-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Marine police seize 387 cartons of smuggled cigarettes in Lahad Datu
MARINE POLICE SEIZE 387 CARTONS OF SMUGGLED CIGARETTES IN LAHAD DATU LAHAD DATU, May 23 (Bernama) – Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 387 cartons of smuggled cigarettes from a neighbouring country, valued at RM149,318.40 excluding tax, during a raid at a mangrove area in Kampung Puyut yesterday. Commander of PPM Region 4 Sabah, ACP Nazri Ibrahim, said that the operation at 5:20 AM found 238 cartons of Astro Black Menthol cigarettes and 149 cartons of A One Mild Menthol cigarettes hidden in the mangrove area. "The raid was conducted based on PPM intelligence at the location. The cigarettes were hidden there to avoid detection by authorities. So far, no individual has come forward to claim ownership of the items," he said in a statement today. He added that the case will be investigated under the Customs Act 1967. Nazri said that the Marine Police Force will step up efforts to combat smuggling activities that threaten the country's security and economy. – BERNAMA
