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New Straits Times
8 hours ago
- New Straits Times
GOF foils smuggling bid, arrest undocumented migrants
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) stopped two human smuggling attempts in Kelantan over two days, arresting several undocumented migrants and two suspected tekong darat (name given by locals to those harbouring illegal immigrants). GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said the operations, which began on Sunday, were part of Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan. He said the Seventh Battalion detained a vehicle at a roadblock in Chabang Empat Salam, Rantau Panjang, around 3pm Sunday, on suspicion of transporting undocumented migrants. "Upon inspection, (they) found three men and two women from Myanmar, all without valid identification. "The 38-year-old local driver was arrested under Section 26J of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (ATIPSOM), while the five Myanmar nationals were held under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63," he said. He said the driver also tested positive for methamphetamine. In a separate raid just after midnight on Monday, GOF personnel stormed a house in Kampung Slow Machang, Pasir Mas. "The raid followed intelligence on smuggling activities. "A 50-year-old local man, believed to be the tekong darat, tried to flee but was swiftly apprehended. Officers also found two men and two women from Myanmar, all undocumented and believed to have entered Malaysia illegally. The team also seized 14 Yaba pills hidden in a cigarette box belonging to the suspect. All undocumented migrants were held under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act, while the suspected smugglers were arrested under Section 26J of the ATIPSOM Act and Sections 12(2) and 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. He said the GOF remains committed to tackling cross-border crimes, especially human trafficking and drug-related offences.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
GOF seizes RM155k in contraband goods in Kota Bharu raid
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized smuggled cigarettes and subsidised controlled goods worth RM155,000 during raids on a premises and a house in Kampung Kedai Buluh. The operation, conducted on July 21, was part of Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the raid followed intelligence reports and public tip-offs. The team discovered 61,620 sticks of untaxed cigarettes, 1,088 kg of cooking oil, 1,500 kg of wheat flour, 763 kg of white rice, and 400 kg of glutinous rice. 'The caretaker of the premises, a 27-year-old man, was detained for further investigation. Documents related to the goods were found to be dubious and non-compliant with licensing conditions,' he said. The seized items were handed over to the Kota Bharu District Police Headquarters, the Kelantan Paddy and Rice Regulatory Division, and Kota Bharu KPDN for further action. The case is being investigated under multiple laws, including the Customs Act 1967 and the Control of Supplies Act 1961. - Bernama
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
GOF seizes RM125,000 worth of vape products in Kelantan raid
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 1,242 units of electronic cigarette liquid and 36 boxes of electronic cigarette devices in a raid on a premises in Jalan Jeli Kelewek, Tanah Merah on Monday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the seizure was carried out under Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan at 10.15pm. He said an inspection found that a 43-year-old local man in the premises failed to produce any valid ownership documents or storage permission for the liquid and vape devices from the Tanah Merah district council (MDTM). "A total of 1,242 units of liquid and 36 boxes of vape devices were found in the premises. The total seizure is estimated to be worth RM125,000, and the items have been handed over to the council for further action. "The case is being investigated under Sections 3(1) and 8(1) of the MDTM Business and Industrial Trade Licensing By-Laws 2019," he said in a statement today. –BERNAMA
Barnama
7 days ago
- Barnama
GOF Seizes 1,242 Units Of e-Cigarette Liquid, Devices Worth RM125,000
KOTA BHARU, July 23 (Bernama) -- The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 1,242 units of electronic cigarette liquid and 36 boxes of electronic cigarette devices in a raid on a premises in Jalan Jeli Kelewek, Tanah Merah on Monday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander, Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the seizure was carried out under Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan at around 10.15 pm. He said the inspection found that a 43-year-old local man was in the premises failed to produce any valid ownership documents and storage permission to possess the liquid and vape devices from the Tanah Merah District Council (MDTM).
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- New Straits Times
GOF seizes 100,000 sticks of smuggled cigarettes
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) 7th Battalion seized about 100,000 sticks of contraband cigarettes estimated to be worth RM222,000 after stopping a suspicious vehicle in Kampung Bunut Sarang Burung under Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan on Friday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid said the seizure was conducted at 6am after the suspect fled and left the vehicle by the roadside. He said an inspection found 100,000 sticks of white cigarettes in the suspect's vehicle and were believed to be for sale in the local market. "All the cigarettes were handed over to the Tumpat district police headquarters for further action and this case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967 and Section 108(3) of the Road Transport Act 1987," he said in a statement today. – Bernama
