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New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- New Straits Times
RM260,000 worth of smuggled cattle seized in Kelantan
TANAH MERAH: The General Operations Force (GOF) foiled an attempt to smuggle eight cows last night, seizing the animals and a lorry, both estimated to be worth about RM260,000. The seizure was made during an operation at Kampung Batu Gajah, here. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said the operation was carried out by the Eighth Battalion as part of Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan. "The team stopped a suspicious lorry that was passing through the area at about 7.20pm. "Upon inspecting the vehicle, GOF personnel discovered eight cows believed to have been smuggled from Thailand. "The livestock were found inside the lorry without valid documentation," he said. He said the 34-year-old driver, a local man, was detained at the scene. "The suspect is believed to have acted as a transporter for the smuggled cattle, which were intended for distribution in the local market," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Animals Act 1953. The suspect and the seized items have been handed over to the Kelantan Veterinary Services Department for further action. Nik Ros Azhan said the GOF will continue to intensify efforts to curb cross-border smuggling and safeguard national security.
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- New Straits Times
GOF seizes lorry laden with smuggled ornamental plants worth RM5.5mil in Kelantan
TANAH MERAH: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized a lorry laden with various types of ornamental plants, with the total haul worth nearly RM5.5 million, during an operation here on Friday. A 26-year-old lorry driver was also arrested in the operation at Kampung Lalang Pepuyu to assist in investigations. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said the operation was carried out by the Ninth Battalion following tip-offs from the public. "GOF personnel stopped the lorry after observing the driver acting suspiciously as it passed through Kampung Lalang Pepuyu at about 4.15pm "Upon inspection, they discovered a large quantity of plants believed to have been smuggled from Thailand. These included one Eugiena landscape tree, 1,500 climbing fence plants, and 2,000 Busida plants. "The lorry driver failed to produce any documentation for the plants. The total value of the seizure, including the vehicle, is estimated at RM5.5 million," he said. He said the case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976. "The suspect and the seized items have been handed over to the Kelantan Department of Agriculture for further action," he added. In another case, Nik Ros Azhan said the GOF seized 4,064 units of vape liquids and devices worth about RM284,000 in an operation in Kota Baru yesterday. He said the operation, which was jointly conducted with the Kota Baru Municipal Council, took place at Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab at about 5.15pm. A 36-year-old man was detained after he failed to produce valid documentation for the sale of the items.
