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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
GOF nabs 71 for illegal entry along Kelantan–Thai border
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) has arrested 71 people for entering the country illegally through unauthorised routes along the Kelantan–Thai border. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said the arrests were recorded between Jan 1 and July 14 this year. He said those detained comprised 54 men and 17 women, including both locals and foreigners. "Since January, the GOF has recorded 42 cases of illegal border crossings, resulting in the arrest of 71 people. "The majority of these cases were recorded in the Rantau Panjang area," he said. He said the suspects were detained under Section 5(2) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for illegal entry into Malaysia. "These arrests reflect our ongoing commitment to curbing cross-border crime and safeguarding the country's sovereignty," he said. Nik Ros Azhan said the GOF would continue to strengthen border patrols and tighten enforcement in known hotspots along the Malaysia–Thailand border. He also urged the public to provide any information related to cross-border crimes to the authorities to enable swift action. In a bid to further tighten security, Kelantan police enforced a ban on illegal border crossings from Dec 1, 2024.
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
GOF seizes RM8.8mil worth of illicit vape devices in Kelantan
PASIR MAS: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized more than RM8.8 million worth of electronic cigarette devices during a special operation under Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan yesterday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said the seizure was carried out by personnel from the Seventh Battalion, who inspected a suspicious lorry parked by the roadside in Kampung Gelang Mas at around 2pm. "Upon checking the vehicle, the team discovered several boxes wrapped in yellow plastic in the lorry's rear compartment. "Inside were 57,780 units of vape devices in various flavours. "These items are suspected to have failed to meet Malaysian standards under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Electronic Devices) Order," he said today. He added that such products were required to carry a certificate and the MS SIRIM mark before they could be sold on the local market. A 22-year-old lorry driver and his 40-year-old assistant were also arrested during the operation. "They are believed to have been delivering the contraband items for local distribution," he said, adding that the total value of the seizure included the lorry used to transport the goods. The case has been handed over to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) in Pasir Mas for further action. It is being investigated under Section 4(2) of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Electronic Devices) Order 2022, under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011.
New Straits Times
09-07-2025
- New Straits Times
GOF seizes RM2.1mil smuggled cigarettes in Kelantan
TUMPAT: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized more than RM2.1 million worth of contraband cigarettes and arrested one man during a series of raids conducted across three locations here between July 6 and yesterday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said the raids were carried out under Op Taring Alpha 1 by the Eighth Battalion at the Kampung Kuala Tanjung jetty, Jalan Kampung Morak, and Pantai Geting. "Over the three-day operation, our team seized 1,137,400 white cigarettes believed to have been smuggled into the country. "A 29-year-old man was arrested during a raid at Jalan Kampung Morak. "He is believed to have been hired to deliver the contraband to a specific destination," he said in a statement today. No arrests were made at the other two locations, he added. Nik Ros Azhan said the seized cigarettes and the suspect have been handed over to the Tumpat district police for further investigation. The case is being investigated under Sections 135(1)(d) and 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967.
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- New Straits Times
GOF seizes RM520,000 worth of e-cigarettes in Kelantan
TUMPAT: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 2,600 units of electronic cigarettes worth about RM520,000 in an operation here on Wednesday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said a man was also arrested in the 10.30am raid. He said the operation took place at an illegal jetty in Kampung Tengkorak. "The GOF team was conducting a routine operation when they spotted a suspicious four-wheel-drive vehicle parked in the area. "While they were checking the vehicle, a man approached and claimed ownership of it. "Further inspection led to the discovery of 2,600 units of electronic cigarettes, estimated to be worth RM520,000," he said. He said the man, who is a local, was subsequently arrested. He said the confiscated items were handed over to the state Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry for further action. The case is being investigated under Rules 4(1), 4(2), and 6 of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Electronic Cigarette Devices) Order 2022.
The Star
03-07-2025
- The Star
GOF busts illegal Gua Musang gold mine, RM1mil in assets seized
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) thwarted illegal gold mining activities in Kampung Pulai, Gua Musang, with the seizure of assets and equipment worth over RM1mil during Ops Bersepadu Khazanah on Wednesday (July 2). GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said personnel from Battalion 8 in Pengkalan Chepa and officers from the Kota Baru Land and Mines Office raided the place following intelligence and public complaints about illegal mining in the area. "In the 11am raid, the operations team discovered a suspicious tent in an oil palm plantation near the foothills. "Further inspection led to the discovery of various heavy machinery and equipment believed to have been used for unauthorised mining activities. Among the items seized were three excavators of various types with no registration numbers, three water suction pumps, three sluice boxes and four sluice carpets, with the total value estimated at RM1.09mil," he said in a statement Thursday (July 3). He said no arrests were made during the operation, as the site was believed to have been vacated before the raiding team arrived. A one-hour observation also did not lead to the presence of any individuals at the location. "Preliminary investigations found that the illegal mining operation had been running for about six months. "The seized items have been handed over to the Kota Baru PTG for further action, including tracking down the machinery owners. The case will be investigated under Section 137(1)(b) of the Mineral Enactment 2001," he added. - Bernama
