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The Star
13 hours ago
- The Star
Over RM13mil of illicit cigs seized from truck on MEX highway
SEPANG: Police seized more than RM13mil in contraband cigarettes following the arrest of two men during an operation in Cyberjaya. Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said a team from the Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department's Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) intercepted a lorry at the Putrajaya Toll Plaza of the MEX Expressway at about 2.30pm on Aug 3. "Checks on the lorry and its occupants - the driver and his assistant, both local men — led to the discovery of various brands of cigarettes believed to be untaxed. "We seized several crates of illegal cigarettes, with an estimated total value of RM13.4mil. Among other items seized were the lorry, a lorry key, two mobile phones, and four delivery order documents," he told reporters at Sepang district police headquarters on Monday (Aug 11). Investigations revealed that both suspects had prior criminal records with drug offences, he added. "The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. Comm Shazeli said the successful operation reflected the police's commitment to combat the smuggling of untaxed goods and wildlife crimes that threaten national revenue, security, and public order. "We also hope the public will cooperate with us by providing information on suspicious activities to help ensure collective safety and well-being," he said.
The Star
3 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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.
Barnama
28-07-2025
- Barnama
Cops Nab Trio, Seize 936 Fighting Cocks In Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Police seized 936 fighting cocks of Philippine breed and arrested three men, including two foreigners, in Papar, Sabah, on Friday (July 25). Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the raid at 10.35 am at Kampung Kambizaan, Jalan Kayau Kambizaan, in collaboration with the Kota Kinabalu branch of the Veterinary Services Department, with the total seizure estimated at RM4.7 million. 'Among the items seized were 30 iron cages, 107 tagging rods from the Philippines and various types of vitamins and medications for the birds,' he said in a statement today, while the three men arrested, including the Indonesian and Filipino, were aged between 38 and 59.
The Star
22-07-2025
- The Star
Tawau cockfighting ring fried in joint police operation
KOTA KINABALU: An illegal cockfighting syndicate involving hundreds of Philippines-bred fighting cocks has been dismantled by police. The operation followed two separate raids in Tawau, with total seizures amounting to RM3.28mil. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Comm Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim (pic) said 622 fighting cocks were seized and five suspects, including four foreigners, were arrested. Led by the department's Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Investigation Intelligence squad, the raid, he said, was carried out at 2.30pm under the Integrated Khazanah Operation in Kampung Apas Parit and Kampung Membalua. Also involved in the joint operation were Tawau police, Tawau's Battalion 14 of the General Operations Force and enforcement personnel from the district Veterinary Services Department. In a statement, Comm Azmi said the first raid led to the arrest of two Indonesians and two Filipinos aged between 31 and 52. He said 470 fighting cocks were found, along with 40 cockfighting blades, 180 containers of vitamins and 500 specially-designed cages used for the birds. He said the second raid resulted in the arrest of a 57-year-old local man, along with the seizure of 152 fighting cocks also believed to have been imported illegally. Comm Azmi said all five suspects were being investigated under Section 15(1) of the Animal Enactment 2015 for possession of the fighting cocks without a permit. He said the foreign nationals were also being probed under the Immigration Act 1959/63 for not having valid travel documents and work permits. They are also being investigated under Section 6 of the Dangerous Weapons Act 1958 for possession of sharp blades believed to be used for cockfighting purposes.
