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2 days ago
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GOF seizes over RM1mil worth of smuggled durian saplings, rare plants, cigarettes
GOF seizes over RM1mil worth of smuggled durian saplings, rare plants, cigarettes RANTAU PANJANG: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized Black Thorn durian saplings, rare Cycas plants, and illicit cigarettes worth more than RM1 million in two separate operations here and in Tanah Merah yesterday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid said a lorry driver was detained for possessing the saplings and plants during the operation here. The 26-year-old suspect was arrested at Jalan Kampung Kedap around midnight. "GOF personnel spotted the suspicious lorry arriving in the area and, upon inspection, found 9,000 Black Thorn durian saplings and nine rare Cycas plants. "The saplings and plants, valued at about RM1.05 million, are believed to have been smuggled in from Thailand," he said. Initial investigations revealed that the consignment was bound for a nursery in Muar, Johor. Nik Ros Azhan said the case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 (Act 167). The suspect and the seized items have been handed over to the Agriculture Department for further action. In a separate raid, the GOF seized 10,000 sticks of illicit white cigarettes, believed to be intended for the local market, valued at about RM18,700. "No arrests were made in the 3pm raid at an abandoned house in Kampung Pelain, Batu Gajah, Tanah Merah," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967. The seized items have been handed over to the Pasir Mas district police station. Nik Ros Azhan reiterated the GOF's commitment to strengthening enforcement along the country's borders. "We will continue to intensify operations to curb cross-border smuggling and ensure our border security remains intact," he added.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
GOF thwarts smuggling of cattle and exotic birds into Kelantan
Composite image of the seized animals and cattle smuggling suspect. – courtesy GOF South-East Brigade via BERNAMA KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) South-East Brigade thwarted two smuggling attempts involving cattle and exotic birds in raids conducted under Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan on Thursday (May 29) night. Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said in the first raid, a team of GOF Battalion 8 members stopped a suspicious-seeming lorry at Kampung Wakaf Simen in Tanah Merah at 11.15pm. "Upon inspection, we found 15 cows smuggled in from Thailand without any valid documents, with the value of the seized items, including the lorry, estimated at RM186,000. "The driver, a 52-year-old man, was arrested. "It is believed he was transporting the cows to local markets for Hari Raya Aidiladha," he said in a statement on Friday (May 30). He said the suspect and seized items were handed over to the Kelantan Veterinary Services Department for investigation under Section 36(1) of the Animals Act 1953. In another raid near the illegal Paija base in Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat, GOF personnel discovered several boxes and animal cages abandoned on the riverbank during a patrol close to midnight. "The boxes contained three exotic parrots and a white peacock, estimated to be worth RM65,000, possibly smuggled in from a neighbouring country. "The case is being investigated under Section 60(1)(a) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. "All the seized items have been handed over to the Kota Baru Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) for further investigation," Nik Ros Azhan said. – Bernama
The Sun
25-05-2025
- The Sun
GOF thwarts smuggling attempt, over 91,000 cigarette sticks seized in Pasir Mas
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) thwarted a smuggling attempt with the seizure of more than 91,000 sticks of cigarettes in Kampung Bunut Susu, in Pasir Mas. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the raid was carried out under 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan' last Thursday. He said the seizure, comprising 82,600 sticks of white cigarettes and 9,240 sticks of kretek cigarettes, was found in a van in the compound of a house. A 63-year-old man was arrested to facilitate investigations under Section 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967, he said in a statement today. Meanwhile, Nik Ros Azhan said his team, together with the Kelantan enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), also seized 1,258 packets of cooking oil in Kampung Banggol Ara, in Pasir Mas, last Friday. 'The packets of cooking oil, believed to be smuggled out to Thailand, were found in a vehicle parked in the compound of a house,' he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- The Sun
Over 91,000 cigarette sticks seized in Pasir Mas
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) thwarted a smuggling attempt with the seizure of more than 91,000 sticks of cigarettes in Kampung Bunut Susu, in Pasir Mas. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the raid was carried out under 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan' last Thursday. He said the seizure, comprising 82,600 sticks of white cigarettes and 9,240 sticks of kretek cigarettes, was found in a van in the compound of a house. A 63-year-old man was arrested to facilitate investigations under Section 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967, he said in a statement today. Meanwhile, Nik Ros Azhan said his team, together with the Kelantan enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), also seized 1,258 packets of cooking oil in Kampung Banggol Ara, in Pasir Mas, last Friday. 'The packets of cooking oil, believed to be smuggled out to Thailand, were found in a vehicle parked in the compound of a house,' he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
GOF cracks down on ornamental plant smuggling in Kelantan border districts
KOTA BARU: Batalion 8 of the General Operations Force (GOF), Tenggara Brigade, seized a large quantity of decorative plants suspected to have been smuggled from Thailand after intercepting a suspicious lorry in Kampung Ana, Tumpat, last Sunday. In a statement on Tuesday (May 20), Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the operation, under Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan, led to the discovery of 115 blackwood bonsai trees, 3,000 jasmine plants, 5,000 Papan plants, and 3,000 Jina plants believed to have been brought in illegally. The 42-year-old driver was allegedly transporting the plants, estimated at RM2.42mil, to a nursery in Perak. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 (Act 167). In a separate incident in Jeram Perdah, Pasir Mas, Nik Ros Azhan said another suspicious lorry was detained in front of Pos Pok Teh Kana around 7.30pm the same day. He said a search of the vehicle uncovered 15,000 green bamboo plants and 30 casuarina trees believed to have been smuggled from Thailand for delivery to a nursery in Johor. The estimated value of this seizure, including the lorry, is RM1.02mil. Nik Ros Azhan emphasised that it will carry out sustained, intensive enforcement along the border to curb rampant smuggling of plants and other goods. - Bernama
