16-05-2025
61 tonnes palm kernels seized in Lahad Datu
Published on: Friday, May 16, 2025
Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Among the items seized during the raid. LAHAD DATU: Marine Police Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) seized some 61 tonnes of palm kernels in a raid on an unnumbered premises at Jalan POIC, last Wednesday. Sabah Region Four Marine Police Force Commander, ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim, said two men aged 39 and 48 were also detained in the raid.
Advertisement The duo were caught while transferring the palm kernels from a lorry to a trailer. 'Result of inspection found piles of palm kernels and a bunker containing kernels. The team also seized two lorries (without its tails), a trailer, two bulldozers, a bunker and 61 tonnes of palm kernels. All the seizures were estimated to be worth RM2,001,500, he said. 'The case will be investigated under the Malaysian Palm Oil Board Regulations,' he added. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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