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The Sun
13 hours ago
- The Sun
GOF seizes RM89k worth of illegal firecrackers in Rantau Panjang
KOTA BHARU: A team from the General Operations Force (GOF) 8th Battalion seized 70 sacks of ball firecrackers worth approximately RM89,000 during Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan. The operation took place at an illegal crossing near Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas. Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid, GOF Southeast Brigade commander, confirmed the seizure occurred at 1.30 pm yesterday. Authorities noticed a suspicious vehicle during surveillance. The driver abandoned the vehicle and escaped by boat towards Thailand upon spotting the police. A thorough inspection revealed 70 sacks of firecrackers suspected for local distribution. All confiscated items were transferred to the Pasir Mas district police headquarters for further action. The case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957. - Bernama
The Star
14 hours ago
- The Star
Police seize 70 sacks of firecrackers in Rantau Panjang
KOTA BARU: A total of 70 sacks of ball firecrackers worth about RM89,000 and a vehicle were seized by the General Operations Force (GOF) 8th Battalion at an illegal crossing near Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas on Sunday (Aug 10). GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the seizure was carried out at 1.30pm after his party spotted a vehicle in a suspicious condition during Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan. "The suspect who was driving the vehicle fled on a boat towards Thailand as soon as he realised the police presence. "Further inspection of the vehicle found 70 sacks containing firecrackers believed to be for the local market," he said in a statement on Monday. He said all the seized items were handed over to the Pasir Mas district police headquarters for further action and the case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957. - Bernama
The Sun
18-06-2025
- The Sun
GOF Northern Brigade seizes over RM8m worth of firecrackers
BUTTERWORTH: The General Operations Force (PGA) has seized 9,053 boxes of firecrackers worth RM8.16 million and detained a man during a raid on a warehouse in the Seberang Perai Tengah industrial area earlier on Tuesday (June 17). GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the operation was led by the Task Force of Company C, Battalion 1, GOF Bukit Kayu Hitam, after the warehouse was found to be storing the items without valid permits. 'A local man was detained at the scene and we prevented the illegal stockpiling of firecrackers, which posed a serious safety hazard,' he said in a statement tonight. Preliminary investigations revealed that the firecrackers had been transported from Port Klang, Selangor and were intended for distribution across northern Peninsular Malaysia. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 and Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- The Sun
RM8.16m in illegal firecrackers seized in Penang
BUTTERWORTH: The General Operations Force (PGA) has seized 9,053 boxes of firecrackers worth RM8.16 million and detained a man during a raid on a warehouse in the Seberang Perai Tengah industrial area earlier on Tuesday (June 17). GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the operation was led by the Task Force of Company C, Battalion 1, GOF Bukit Kayu Hitam, after the warehouse was found to be storing the items without valid permits. 'A local man was detained at the scene and we prevented the illegal stockpiling of firecrackers, which posed a serious safety hazard,' he said in a statement tonight. Preliminary investigations revealed that the firecrackers had been transported from Port Klang, Selangor and were intended for distribution across northern Peninsular Malaysia. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 and Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957.
New Straits Times
17-06-2025
- New Straits Times
GOF Northern Brigade seizes over RM8mil worth of firecrackers
BUTTERWORTH: The General Operations Force (PGA) has seized 9,053 boxes of firecrackers worth RM8.16 million and detained a man during a raid on a warehouse in the Seberang Perai Tengah industrial area yesterday. GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the operation was led by the Task Force of Company C, Battalion 1, GOF Bukit Kayu Hitam, after the warehouse was found to be storing the items without valid permits. "A local man was detained at the scene and we prevented the illegal stockpiling of firecrackers, which posed a serious safety hazard," he said in a statement yesterday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the firecrackers had been transported from Port Klang, Selangor and were intended for distribution across northern Peninsular Malaysia. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 and Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957. – BERNAMA
