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The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
GOF seizes RM2.6 million worth of ornamental plants in Pasir Mas
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) continues to tighten border controls following the seizure of RM2.64 million worth of ornamental plants and a lorry in 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan' in Kampung Gual Tinggi, Pasir Mas, yesterday. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the seizure was made by a team from Battalion 9 from a lorry during a patrol. He said a search of the lorry found it was carrying 8,000 Pandanus saplings and 138 Heliconia SP saplings, suspected of being brought into the country without valid documents, in the cargo compartment of the vehicle. 'These ornamental plants are believed to be at risk of carrying harmful insects and diseases that could threaten the local agricultural industry if they do not go through the prescribed quarantine process,' he said in a statement today. It is understood that exotic plant species such as Pandanus and Heliconia are popular in landscapes, but can be a medium for the spread of fungi and foreign insects that are difficult to control Nik Ros Azhan said the lorry driver, aged 26, was arrested to facilitate the investigation under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 (Act 167). The suspect and the seized items have been handed over to the Kelantan Agriculture Department for further action, including health analysis of the plants, he added.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
GOF seizes RM2.6 million worth of ornamental plants
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) continues to tighten border controls following the seizure of RM2.64 million worth of ornamental plants and a lorry in 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan' in Kampung Gual Tinggi, Pasir Mas, yesterday. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the seizure was made by a team from Battalion 9 from a lorry during a patrol. He said a search of the lorry found it was carrying 8,000 Pandanus saplings and 138 Heliconia SP saplings, suspected of being brought into the country without valid documents, in the cargo compartment of the vehicle. 'These ornamental plants are believed to be at risk of carrying harmful insects and diseases that could threaten the local agricultural industry if they do not go through the prescribed quarantine process,' he said in a statement today. It is understood that exotic plant species such as Pandanus and Heliconia are popular in landscapes, but can be a medium for the spread of fungi and foreign insects that are difficult to control Nik Ros Azhan said the lorry driver, aged 26, was arrested to facilitate the investigation under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 (Act 167). The suspect and the seized items have been handed over to the Kelantan Agriculture Department for further action, including health analysis of the plants, he added.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Smuggled ornamental plants worth RM2.6mil seized in Rantau Panjang
RANTAU PANJANG: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized more than 8,000 ornamental plants worth RM2.6 million, believed to have been smuggled from Thailand, in Kampung Gual Tinggi on Monday. The Ninth Battalion made the seizure after intercepting a lorry when its driver was seen acting suspiciously at around 12.10am. Southeast Brigade GOF commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said a 26-year-old man, who was driving the lorry, was also arrested during the operation. "The enforcement team found 8,000 Pandanus saplings and 138 Heliconia saplings in the vehicle. "The plants are suspected to be infested with pests and diseases. "The estimated value of the seizure is RM2.64 million, including the lorry. :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 Agriculture Department for further action," he said.
Malay Mail
26-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Police bust drug syndicate smuggling marijuana to Europe, seize over 75kg worth RM2.64m in Banting
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Police seized more than 75 kilogrammes (kg) of marijuana buds, worth RM2.64 million, believed to be bound for sale in Europe during an inspection of a rented house used as a storage facility in Bukit Changgang in Banting, Selangor. A check on the house on Wednesday was carried out following the arrest of a 34-year-old local man and another 38-year-old Chinese national, believed to be the main masterminds in the drug trafficking syndicate. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said both suspects were arrested on the same day, one at a coffee shop in Sepang, Selangor at 5.25am and another in a house in Kota Warisan, Sepang at 6.15am. 'A search of the main room of the house found 144 transparent plastic packages containing suspected marijuana buds, with a total weight of 75.51 kgs. 'They used the rented house or homestay, with a daily rate of RM180, as a store for the drugs before distributing them to the European market. Based on information obtained, this syndicate is believed to have been active since early January,' he said in a statement here, yesterday. He said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 while the Chinese national who was arrested is also being investigated if he used valid travel documents to enter the country. 'Action under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 has also been taken after a sum of cash in various currencies worth RM25,327 was seized. 'Both suspects are now being detained to assist in further investigations and the JSJN is also actively hunting down other remaining members who are still at large to ensure this syndicate is completely paralysed,' he added. — Bernama
The Sun
25-04-2025
- The Sun
Police seize RM2.64m worth of drugs believed to be bound for Europe
KUALA LUMPUR: Police seized more than 75 kilogrammes (kg) of marijuana buds, worth RM2.64 million, believed to be bound for sale in Europe during an inspection of a rented house used as a storage facility in Bukit Changgang in Banting, Selangor. A check on the house on Wednesday was carried out following the arrest of a 34-year-old local man and another 38-year-old Chinese national, believed to be the main masterminds in the drug trafficking syndicate. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said both suspects were arrested on the same day, one at a coffee shop in Sepang, Selangor at 5.25 am and another in a house in Kota Warisan, Sepang at 6.15 am. 'A search of the main room of the house found 144 transparent plastic packages containing suspected marijuana buds, with a total weight of 75.51 kgs. 'They used the rented house or homestay, with a daily rate of RM180, as a store for the drugs before distributing them to the European market. Based on information obtained, this syndicate is believed to have been active since early January,' he said in a statement here, today. He said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 while the Chinese national who was arrested is also being investigated if he used valid travel documents to enter the country. 'Action under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 has also been taken after a sum of cash in various currencies worth RM25,327 was seized. 'Both suspects are now being detained to assist in further investigations and the JSJN is also actively hunting down other remaining members who are still at large to ensure this syndicate is completely paralysed,' he added.
