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The Star
3 hours ago
- The Star
Cops detain 20 illegal immigrants in Kelantan
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) detained 20 illegal immigrants in three separate raids through Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan on Wednesday (Aug 13) and Thursday. Southeast Brigade GOF commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said that the first two raids were conducted in Machang by the 8th Battalion on Wednesday, where they detained 11 illegal immigrants from Pakistan, including two Pakistani men believed to be the leaders. He added that in the first raid, conducted on the Machang-Kuala Krai Bypass Highway at 9.30pm, they detained a vehicle carrying six Pakistani men. "The driver possessed a valid passport, but the other five had expired passports and no valid entry stamp. "About 40 minutes later, we detained five Pakistani men, including the driver with an expired passport, while the four passengers had no valid entry stamp," he said in a statement on Friday. Nik Roshan Azhan said both drivers, aged 31 and 32, were detained under Section 26J of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM) 2007 while all 11 passengers were held under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1059/63. In the third raid at 6.45am on Thursday, the GOF detained nine migrants in a forest near Kampung Kubang Pak Hitam, Pasir Mas. He said the nine Myanmar nationals - seven men and two women - did not have any valid identification documents, and were taken to the Pasir Mas Police Headquarters for investigation under the same acts. - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Police seize 70 sacks of firecrackers in Rantau Panjang
KOTA BARU: A total of 70 sacks of ball firecrackers worth about RM89,000 and a vehicle were seized by the General Operations Force (GOF) 8th Battalion at an illegal crossing near Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas on Sunday (Aug 10). GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the seizure was carried out at 1.30pm after his party spotted a vehicle in a suspicious condition during Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan. "The suspect who was driving the vehicle fled on a boat towards Thailand as soon as he realised the police presence. "Further inspection of the vehicle found 70 sacks containing firecrackers believed to be for the local market," he said in a statement on Monday. He said all the seized items were handed over to the Pasir Mas district police headquarters for further action and the case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957. - Bernama
The Star
23-07-2025
- The Star
GOF seizes vape liquid, devices worth RM125,000 in Tanah Merah, Kelantan
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) has seized 1,242 units of vape liquid and 36 boxes of electronic cigarettes from premises in Jalan Jeli Kelewek, Tanah Merah. South-East Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid (pic) said the seizure was carried out under Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan at 10.15pm on Monday (July 21). He said an inspection of the premises found a 43-year-old local man present without any valid ownership documents and authorisation to possess and store the items from the Tanah Merah District Council. "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 district council for further action. "The case is being investigated under Sections 3(1) and 8(1) of the council's Business and Industrial Trade Licensing By-Laws 2019,' he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 23). – Bernama
The Star
06-07-2025
- The Star
GOF seizes RM470,000 worth of ornamental plants over disease risk
KOTA BARU: The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) seized a lorry carrying 4,000 bougainvillaea saplings, worth RM470,000, during an inspection along Jalan Bukit Lata, near Jeram Perdah, Pasir Mas, on Saturday (July 5). Its commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid (pic) said that the seizure was made by a team from the 3rd Battalion while conducting Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan at about 10.10am. "An inspection of the lorry led to the discovery of the ornamental plants. The 35-year-old lorry driver was believed to be on his way to deliver the plants to a local nursery when he was arrested," he said in a statement on Sunday. The seized plants were believed to contain pests and diseases, he added. "The seized items have been handed over to the Kelantan Agriculture Department for further action. The case is being investigated under Section 6 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976," he said. He added that the authorities would continue to strengthen monitoring and enforcement efforts to curb activities which could threaten the country's agricultural security. - Bernama
The Star
04-07-2025
- The Star
GOF seizes e-cigarettes worth RM520,000 from illegal base near Tumpat
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) 9th battalion has seized 2,600 electronic cigarette devices worth about RM520,000 from an illegal base in Tengkorak near Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat. GOF South-East Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the items were seized at 10.30am on Tuesday (July 1) during a border patrol under Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan. He said the team came across a vehicle that appeared suspicious at the base and detained a man in his 40s during the inspection. "Further inspection revealed a large quantity of e-cigarettes hidden in the vehicle. All seized items and the suspect were handed over to the Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry for further action,' he said in a statement on Friday (July 4). Nik Ros Azhan added that the case is being investigated under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Electronic Cigarette Devices) Order 2022. – Bernama
