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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Lorry driver and attendant arrested with RM13.45m contraband cigarettes
SEPANG: A lorry driver and his attendant were arrested with suspected contraband cigarettes worth RM13.45 million at the MEX Toll Plaza on the KL-Putrajaya Expressway. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed the arrest of the two local men, aged 35 and 38, on August 3. The suspects were intercepted while driving a bonded Hino truck at 2.30 pm. Police discovered 566 master cases of illicit cigarettes during the vehicle inspection. Each master case contained 50 cartons of cigarettes of various brands. Apart from the cigarettes, authorities seized the Hino truck, two mobile phones, and four delivery order sheets. Both suspects had prior criminal records and histories of drug abuse. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. Offenders face fines of at least 10 times the customs duty or RM100,000, whichever is higher. They may also be imprisoned for six months to five years if convicted. The two men were charged at the Sepang Magistrate's Court on August 7. Their case is set for mention on September 9. Shazeli praised the police for their commitment in combating smuggling activities. He highlighted the role of Bukit Aman's Department of Internal Security and Public Order in the operation. The joint effort also targets wildlife crime alongside contraband smuggling. - Bernama
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Two charged over RM13.45mil untaxed cigarettes seized in Sepang
SEPANG: Two men have been charged after police seized 566 cases of untaxed cigarettes worth about RM13.45 million here on Aug 3. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said authorities intercepted a bonded lorry at the Putrajaya toll of the Maju Expressway (MEX) in Cyberjaya that day. He said the operation, carried out about 2.30pm, involved policemen from Bukit Aman's Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation and the Sepang police Criminal Investigation Department. He said an inspection of the lorry led to the discovery of various brands of illicit cigarettes, adding that the driver and co-driver of the vehicle, aged 35 and 38, were subsequently detained. Other items seized included the lorry, its ignition key, two mobile phones and four delivery order documents. Shazeli said checks revealed that both suspects have prior criminal and drug abuse records. "The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967, which provides for a fine of not less than 10 times the customs duty or RM100,000, whichever is higher, and not more than 20 times the value of the goods or RM500,000, whichever is higher, or imprisonment of between six months and five years, or both, upon conviction," he said. On Aug 7, both men were charged at the Sepang magistrate's court under the same section. Shazeli reminded the public not to get involved in any smuggling or sale of illicit cigarettes, adding that stern action will be taken against offenders. He also urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the police to safeguard national revenue, public safety and security.
