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Borneo Post
09-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Marine police detain boat, tanker lorry attempting to transfer 24,000 litres of diesel in Kuala Baram
Handout photo shows the boat caught transferring diesel to the tanker lorry. MIRI (May 9): The marine police detained a boat and tanker lorry in the process of transferring diesel at the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) jetty in Kuala Baram here on Monday. Marine Police Force Region 5 Sarawak commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the shipmaster and lorry driver were also held during Op Taring Landai for failing to produce any documented proof of authorisation from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). 'Further checks found that both the lorry driver and the shipmaster, both of whom are local citizens, failed to produce any documented proof of authorisation to possess or store or transport controlled goods without a permit or special approval from KPDN. 'As a result of the raid, the authorities seized one boat, one tanker lorry, and approximately 24,000 litres of diesel fuel,' he said in a statement today. The total estimated value of the seizures was approximately RM10.252 million. Ab Rahman said the arrests and seizures were made under the Supply Control Act 1961 and the case is being investigated by KPDN. Additionally, he said the shipmaster also committed offences under the Sarawak Rivers Ordinance 1993 for operating without a qualified Master/KED and failure to produce a River Transport Permit during inspection, as well as offences under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960 for operating without a boat licence and operating without a chief engine driver. He explained that cases under the Sarawak Rivers Ordinance 1993 have been referred to SRB, while those under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960 were referred to the Marine Department Malaysia for further action. The police, especially Marine Police Region 5 Sarawak, welcome all forms of information and cooperation from the public, and strongly encourage tip-offs to help combat crime effectively. Those found guilty under the Supply Control Act 1961 (Section 21): Possessing/Storing/ Transporting Controlled Goods Without Permit/Licence/special approval from KPDN may be punished with imprisonment, a fine, or both.
The Star
09-05-2025
- The Star
24,000 litres of smuggled diesel seized in Kuala Baram raid
MIRI: The Marine Police Region 5 seized 24,000 litres of illegal diesel in Kuala Baram during an operation targeting the smuggling of controlled goods. Its commander Asst Comm Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the raid was conducted on Monday (May 5) under Ops Taring Landai by a team from the Marine Intelligence Unit and Region 5 Marine Police Force. 'The team conducted an inspection at the Million Line Tanker 1 Jetty operated by the Sarawak Rivers Board in Kuala Baram. "During the inspection, they found a tanker vessel transferring diesel to a tanker lorry,' he said in a statement on Friday (May 9) He said the ship's captain and the lorry driver, who are Malaysian citizens, failed to produce any documentation from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry permitting them to possess, store or transport the diesel, a controlled item. "The team seized a ship, a tanker lorry and approximately 24,000 litres of diesel. The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM10,252,000," said ACP Ab Rahman. The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, which carries penalties of imprisonment, fines, or both for unauthorised possession, storage, or transportation of controlled goods upon conviction. Additionally, the ship's captain is facing multiple charges under the Sarawak River Ordinance 1993 for operating without a qualified master and failing to produce a river transport permit during inspection. He is also being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960 for operating the vessel without a valid boat licence or a certified engine driver. ACP Ab Rahman said the River Ordinance offences have been handed over to the Sarawak Rivers Authority, while those under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance have been referred to the relevant maritime authorities. He urged the public to continue reporting suspicious activities to the police. 'We welcome any form of cooperation and information. Public involvement is vital in eradicating crime,' he added.
Borneo Post
07-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Diesel misappropriation: Five arrested at private jetty along Btg Igan, 45,000 litres seized
At the time of the operation, the diesel was being transferred from the tanker truck onto the tugboat. – Marine Police photo SIBU (May 7): Marine Police personnel arrested five individuals and seized 45,000 litres of diesel during an operation at a private jetty along Batang Igan here on April 30. Sarawak Marine Police commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said a team was conducting a patrol under Op Taring Pensura when it came across a group of persons transferring fuel from an oil tanker truck onto a tugboat. 'The tanker driver and tugboat crew were detained after they failed to produce valid documents from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to possess, store or transport diesel, which is a controlled item,' he said in a statement. He said apart from the fuel, the team also seized the tanker truck and tugboat, with the total value of seizures estimated at RM9.3 million. The case has been handed over to KPDN for further investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Ab Rahman also called on the public to continue channelling information on smuggling activities to the authorities. Batang Igan diesel kpdn police Sibu smuggling
Borneo Post
05-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Man nabbed in Betong with RM553k worth of illegal wildlife body parts, firearms
Some of the items and illegal firearms seized in the raid. BETONG (May 5): A local man has been detained while several body parts of protected wildlife and a number of homemade firearms were seized during a joint operation here late last month. The operation, which was carried out by the Marine Police Force (PPM) Region 5 Sarawak in collaboration with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), took place on April 24 following intelligence gathering and surveillance conducted at two separated locations in Betong district. 'In the first raid carried out in Betong town, the team successfully detained a local man in possession of three units of 'batu geliga'. 'Preliminary investigations suspect that the stones originated from porcupines. 'A weighing scale, believed to have been used for transactions involving the stones in the local market, was also confiscated,' Marine Region 5 Sarawak commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said in a statement. He added that a follow-up raid at the suspect's residence in Ulu Layar led to the discovery of a large quantity of forest produce and wildlife parts believed to be kept for illegal trade. 'Among the items seized were 5.81 kilogrammes of agarwood, 220 porcupine quills, three 'batu geliga' stones, and 156 feathers from the argus pheasant. 'Also seized were three homemade shotguns with 111 rounds of buckshot, as well as one homemade air rifle and 100 pellets,' he said. All wildlife-related items were handed over to the SFC for further action under the Wildlife Protection Ordinance 1998. Meanwhile, the firearms and ammunition were handed over to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Betong District Police Headquarters for investigation under the Arms Act 1960. 'If convicted under the Wildlife Protection Ordinance 1998, offenders may face up to five years' imprisonment and a fine ranging from RM25,000 to RM50,000 for each fully protected animal. 'For offences involving unlicensed possession of firearms under the Arms Act 1960, the offender may face up to seven years in prison, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both,' he stressed. The total estimated value of the seizure was RM553,550. Ab Rahman stressed that the police remain committed to combating smuggling and illegal possession of wildlife and firearms. 'Cooperation and information from the public are highly encouraged to ensure such criminal activities can be effectively eradicated,' he said. crime firearms possession protected wildlife Sarawak Forestry Corporation
Borneo Post
24-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Marine Police nab duo for diesel-related offences in Sarikei, Miri; seized over 21,000 litres of fuel
Handout photo shows Marine Police personnel inspecting the tanker truck in Miri. KUCHING (April 24): Marine Police personnel seized over 21,000 litres of diesel and arrested two persons during operations in Sarikei and Miri. Sarawak Marine Police commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the operation in Miri on April 23 involved a local man caught transporting diesel in a tanker truck without a valid permit. 'The tanker truck was carrying approximately 16,000 litres of diesel worth RM72,000 without authorisation from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN),' he said in a statement today. He said the second arrest in Sarikei on April 22 involved another local man, who was found with 5,600 litres of diesel at a storage site. 'The fuel was stored in a metal tank equipped with a nozzle pump. Checks confirmed the site lacked any permits, licences or special approval from KPDN,' he added. Ab Rahman said the both cases have been handed over to the ministry for further action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. He said under Section 21 of the Act, individuals found possessing, storing, or transporting controlled goods without a permit may face imprisonment, a fine, or both, upon conviction. He called on the public to continue channelling information on activities involving the possession or distribution of controlled items without authorisation so that enforcement efforts can be carried out thoroughly and effectively. diesel kpdn marine police miri Sarikei smuggling
