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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
AKPS seizes six vehicles and RM30,000 worth of diesel at Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint
SAC Nasaruddin (right) pointing to the modified storage tank in one of the seized pickup trucks. – BERNAMApic BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) foiled an attempt to smuggle 10,200 litres of diesel, worth about RM30,600, at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) here. Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS commander Senior Asst Comm Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir said the seizure was made on Tuesday (Aug 12) morning after an inspection of three trailer lorries and three pickup trucks. All the vehicles were found to contain subsidised diesel in modified tanks for suspected smuggling purposes. The three lorries were detained at the heavy vehicle exit lane after passing Customs inspection on their way to Thailand at 8.45am, while the three pickups were detained earlier at 7.30am at the Malaysian exit lane after passing through Immigration. The vehicles were impounded for further action under Section 6 of the Road Transport Act 1987. "The total value of the seizure, including vehicles, amounted to RM380,600," SAC Nasaruddin told the media later. He said all the vehicle drivers involved, aged 40 to 60, were arrested. SAC Nasaruddin said his team believes a syndicate is smuggling subsidised fuel out of the country for sale as far away as Myanmar. "Perhaps diesel is taken from gas stations in Malaysia and industrial storage facilities. Their modus operandi is varied, and this is one way they obtain it," he said. At the same press conference, SAC Nasaruddin said the AKPS also issued 21 Notices of Refusal of Entry (NPM) on Monday (Aug 11) and Tuesday to foreign nationals suspected of not being genuine tourists and not meeting entry requirements as visitors under Section 8(3) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. He said they comprised four male Chinese nationals, two Thai men and 13 Thai women, one male Indian national and a Pakistani man. "All of them were ordered to return to their respective countries of origin via the same route. "This entry refusal process was carried out according to standard operating procedures and departmental circulars in effect. "No seizures were made and there were no criminal elements or enforcement investigations in this case," he added. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
AKPS seizes RM30,600 worth of diesel and six vehicles in Bukit Kayu Hitam
BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) intercepted an attempt to smuggle 10,200 litres of diesel worth RM30,600 at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS complex. Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS Commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir said inspections revealed modified tanks in three trailers and three pickups used for smuggling subsidised diesel. The trailers were stopped at the heavy vehicle exit lane after clearing customs checks en route to Thailand at 8.45 am. Pickup trucks were detained earlier at 7.30 am at the Malaysian exit lane following immigration inspections. All vehicles were seized under Section 6 of the Road Transport Act 1987, with total confiscations valued at RM380,600. Six drivers aged between 40 and 60 were arrested for further investigations. Mohd Nasaruddin suspects a syndicate is smuggling subsidised fuel abroad, possibly reselling it as far as Myanmar for higher profits. He said diesel may be sourced from Malaysian petrol stations and industrial storage facilities using varied methods. In a separate operation, AKPS issued 21 Notices of Refusal of Entry to foreign nationals suspected of violating tourist visa conditions. The individuals included four Chinese men, two Thai men, 13 Thai women, one Indian man, and a Pakistani national. All were ordered to return to their home countries following standard immigration procedures. No seizures or criminal investigations were linked to the entry refusal cases. – Bernama
