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Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Daily Express
Contraband fags seized in Lahad Datu
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The smuggled cigarettes found stored in the mangrove area. LAHAD DATU: Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 387 cartons of smuggled cigarettes from a neighbouring country, valued at RM149,318.40 excluding tax, during a raid at a mangrove area in Kampung Puyut, on Thursday. Commander of PPM Region 4 Sabah, ACP Nazri Ibrahim, said the operation at 5.20am found 238 cartons of Astro Black Menthol cigarettes and 149 cartons of A One Mild Menthol cigarettes hidden in the mangrove area. 'The raid was conducted based on PPM intelligence at the location. The cigarettes were hidden there to avoid detection by authorities. 'So far, no individual has come forward to claim ownership of the items,' he said in a statement, Friday. He added that the case will be investigated under the Customs Act 1967. Nazri said the Marine Police Force will step up efforts to combat smuggling activities that threaten the country's security and economy. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Marine police seize 387 cartons of smuggled cigarettes in Lahad Datu
MARINE POLICE SEIZE 387 CARTONS OF SMUGGLED CIGARETTES IN LAHAD DATU LAHAD DATU, May 23 (Bernama) – Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 387 cartons of smuggled cigarettes from a neighbouring country, valued at RM149,318.40 excluding tax, during a raid at a mangrove area in Kampung Puyut yesterday. Commander of PPM Region 4 Sabah, ACP Nazri Ibrahim, said that the operation at 5:20 AM found 238 cartons of Astro Black Menthol cigarettes and 149 cartons of A One Mild Menthol cigarettes hidden in the mangrove area. "The raid was conducted based on PPM intelligence at the location. The cigarettes were hidden there to avoid detection by authorities. So far, no individual has come forward to claim ownership of the items," he said in a statement today. He added that the case will be investigated under the Customs Act 1967. Nazri said that the Marine Police Force will step up efforts to combat smuggling activities that threaten the country's security and economy. – BERNAMA
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- New Straits Times
RM13mil diesel smuggling ring busted in Sabah, 11 arrested
KOTA KINABALU: The Marine Police Force (PPM) seized two vessels and confiscated subsidised diesel worth a total of RM13.29 million yesterday. Sabah PPM Region 4 Assistant Commissioner Nazri Ibrahim said both vessels were detected in the waters off this district. He said the operation team also detained 11 local men aged between 20 and 50 who were on board the vessels. "Both vessels were caught in the act of illegally transferring fuel, and as a result, the team managed to seize 78,500 litres of diesel," he said in a statement today. He said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN), adding that they will continue to work with other agencies to combat the smuggling of controlled goods. Since January, enforcement action has been taken in 80 cases across Region Four Sabah, leading to seizures worth over RM28.61 million and the arrest of 107 individuals. "Inter-agency operations, especially with KPDN, have helped streamline intelligence gathering and arrests during every operation conducted. "Operations have been focused on the districts of Kudat, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Semporna, and Tawau, which are located close to neighbouring countries." Nazri also welcomed public tip-offs in the fight against crime and urged people to contact the operations room at 088-454820 or via the PPM Region 4 Sabah Facebook page.
Daily Express
10-05-2025
- Daily Express
Attempt to misappropriate six tonnes of CPO foiled
Published on: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 10, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The CPO seized. LAHAD DATU: Marine police foiled an attempt to misappropriate Crude Palm Oil (CPO) in an operation at a premises in Jalan POIC, here, on Thursday. Sabah (Region Four) Marine Police Commander ACP Nazri Ibrahim said six tonnes of CPO, worth RM114,800, were seized. He said two men aged 30 and 43 were in the midst of transferring the CPO from a tank to barrels at the back of a lorry during the 3.50pm operation. All the items were seized for further investigation, he added. Nazri said both men were detained for investigation under Regulation 5(1)(b) of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board Regulations 2005. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
09-05-2025
- Daily Express
Marine police foil CPO theft in Lahad Datu
Published on: Friday, May 09, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The seized CPO. LAHAD DATU: The Marine Police Force (MPF) foiled an attempt to misappropriate six tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) during an operation at a premises along Jalan POIC on Thursday. Sabah Region Four MPF Commander ACP Nazri Ibrahim said the seized CPO, discovered during a 3.50pm raid, was estimated to be worth RM114,800. Two local men, aged 30 and 43, were caught in the act of transferring the CPO from a tank into barrels on a lorry. Both suspects were detained for investigation under Regulation 5(1)(b) of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board Regulations 2005. Nazri reaffirmed the Marine Police's commitment to tackling crimes that threaten national security and public well-being. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
