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The Star
06-05-2025
- The Star
Cops seize cigarettes worth over RM690,000 in Kelantan
KOTA BHARU:The Region Three Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 350,000 sticks of white cigarettes believed to have been smuggled during a special operation on the banks of Sungai Mak Neralang on Monday (May 5). Commander ACP Zulafendy Hassan said the seizure took place at 1.30 am when a team of officers and personnel from the PPM Pengkalan Kubor operations headquarters was conducting Op Taring Landai/Op Khas Kontraban Series 55/2025 in the area. He said the team spotted several individuals acting suspiciously near the riverbank and rushed to the location, but the suspects managed to escape. "An inspection at the site uncovered several piles of black plastic bags containing cartons of white cigarettes, all without valid import permits,' he said in a statement on Tuesday (May 6). He added that the seized items, including unpaid taxes, are estimated to be worth RM693,000 and are believed to have been smuggled in for distribution on the local market. Zulafendy said that after waiting for about 30 minutes at the scene, no individual came forward to claim ownership of the contraband. As a result, all seized items were transported to the PPM Pengkalan Kubor operations headquarters for further action. "The case is being investigated under the Customs Act 1967 and has been referred to the Criminal Investigation Division at the Tumpat district police headquarters,' he said. He added that PPM Region Three remains committed to combating cross-border crimes that threaten the country's economic stability. He also urged the public to report any information related to smuggling activities by contacting 09-513 7726 or emailing gerakanw3@ The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential. - Bernama
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Bid to smuggle 400 litres of petrol to neighbouring country foiled
KOTA BARU: The Region Three Marine Police Force (PPM) and several enforcement agencies thwarted an attempt to smuggle 400 litres of petrol to a neighbouring country under an integrated operation in Kampung Pauh Ganja here recently. Region Three PPM commander ACP Zulafendy Hassan said the other agencies involved were the Special Branch E5 Division, Kelantan Police headquarters and the Kelantan's Enforcement Division of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. "Acting on a tip-off, the team arrested a man suspected to be involved in the misappropriation and smuggling of controlled items using a vehicle which had been modified with an additional fuel tank as well as filling petrol in a jerrican. "Upon inspection, the suspect failed to produce any approval permits to possess or transport the controlled item," he said. He said the seizures involved a jerrican containing about 400 litres of petrol and a Malaysian-registered vehicle, with the total seizure estimated at RM8,940. "The suspect was detained and the case has been referred to the Kelantan (branch of the) Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry for investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961," he said.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- The Sun
Bid to smuggle 400 litres of petrol to neighbouring country foiled
KOTA BHARU: The Region Three Marine Police Force (PPM) and several enforcement agencies thwarted an attempt to smuggle 400 litres of petrol to a neighbouring country under an integrated operation in Kampung Pauh Ganja here recently. Region Three PPM commander ACP Zulafendy Hassan said the other agencies involved were the Special Branch E5 Division, Kelantan Police Headquarters and the Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) of Kelantan. 'Acting on a tip-off, the team arrested a man suspected to be involved in the misappropriation and smuggling of controlled items using a vehicle which had been modified with an additional fuel tank as well as filling petrol in a jerrican. 'Upon inspection, the suspect failed to produce any approval permits to possess or transport the controlled item,' he said. He added that the seizures involved a jerrican containing about 400 litres of petrol and a Malaysian-registered vehicle, with the total seizure estimated at RM8,940. 'The suspect was detained and the case has been referred to the Kelantan KPDN for investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961,' he said.
The Star
24-04-2025
- The Star
Kelantan authorities busts syndicate smuggling 7,000kg cooking oil to neighbouring country
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Domestic Trade Ministry busted a syndicate smuggling subsidised cooking oil to neighbouring countries through the seizure of 7,735 kg of cooking oil in a raid in Tendong, Pasir Mas, on Wednesday night (April 23). Its director, Azman Ismail, said in the operation carried out at 9.35pm, a team of the ministry's enforcement officials, together with the Region Three Marine Police Force raided a house that was used as a transit point for the goods. He said the raids led to the arrest of three local men aged between 20 and 40 years old and the seizure of two vehicles, including a truck and a car. "Further inspection found a total of 455 boxes containing 1kg subsidised cooking oil packets of various brands hidden in the trucks and cars," he said in a statement Thursday (April 24). According to him, preliminary investigations found that the syndicate employed a modus operandi of obtaining cooking oil supplies from abroad without any valid documents, which were then misappropriated and smuggled to neighbouring countries. He added that a man was also arrested while unloading cooking oil into a car during the raid, while another suspect, believed to be the driver of the vehicle, managed to escape and is now being hunted by the authorities. "The case is being investigated under the Supply Control Act 1961 which provides for a fine of up to RM1mil or imprisonment of up to three years or both for individuals, while companies or corporations can be fined up to RM2mil. "The ministry will not compromise with any party that violates the law and will continue to intensify the implementation of Ops Tiris as well as carry out strategic cooperation with enforcement agencies at the country's borders," he said. He urged the public to come forward and channel information if they suspect any suspicious activities related to the misappropriation of controlled goods in their areas. – Bernama
