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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
GOF nabs two, seizes illicit food products, medicines, cosmetics in Bukit Mertajam
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The General Operations Force (GOF) detained two men,and seized 868 boxes of various types of food products and 1,567 boxes of assorted medicines and cosmetic products from Myanmar worth over RM500,000 here. GOF Northern Brigade commander Senior Asst Comm Shahrum Hashim said the suspects, a local and Myanmar national, were detained at a house in Bukit Mertajam during an integrated operation between the GOD's northern brigade, Seberang Perai Tengah Health office and the Penang Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division on Wednesday (June 4). "Initial interrogations on both suspects revealed that the house had been used as a storage facility for food products, medicines, and cosmetics for the past two years, meant for sale to Myanmar nationals living and working in the Bukit Mertajam area and its surrounding districts," he said in a statement on Thursday (June 5). SAC Shahrum said the location of the house was detected by the Intelligence Branch of Battalion 2 of the GOF, together with the Seberang Perai Tengah Health Office and the Penang Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division, and prevented the two suspects from distributing food products, medicines, and cosmetics that are unsafe for use in Malaysia. He said the seized items were worth RM559,190 in total. He said the Myanmar national was arrested under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 while the local suspect was arrested under Section 55Bof the Immigration Act 1959/63. He said the Penang Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division also investigated the case under the Drugs Control and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. SAC Shahrum also said vigorous surveillance and patrols are currently being conducted by the GOF across Perak, Penang, and Kedah to curb illegal activities. He said GOF remains fully committed and consistent in carrying out enforcement actions, and will not compromise in upholding the law. "The public is urged to act as the eyes and ears of the authorities by providing information related to any unlawful activities," he said.
The Star
30-04-2025
- The Star
Claws for concern: GOF probes cross-border ring links to 41-tonne frozen chicken parts seizure in Perlis
SAC Shahrum (second from left) and his team removing the seized items from the warehouse. – BERNAMApic PADANG BESAR: The General Operations Force (GOF) has seized 41.8 tonnes of frozen chicken feet and chicken livers valued at RM481,200, believed to lack a veterinary health certificate, in a raid on a warehouse in the Padang Besar industrial area. The authorities are also looking into the possible involvement of a larger cross-border network, according to GOF Northern Brigade commander Senior Asst Comm Shahrum Hashim. He said the raid, conducted at around 7pm Monday (April 28), was carried out by the brigade's First Battalion Intelligence Unit after two weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance. The operation resulted in the arrest of two Thai nationals, aged 21 and 34. "The initial inspection revealed 1,400 kg of potatoes with valid documentation, believed to have been used to deceive the authorities. "A more thorough inspection uncovered an additional 31,600 kg of chicken feet and 10,200 kg of chicken livers," he told a press conference here on Tuesday (April 29). He added that the goods were found to be improperly packaged, in unhygienic conditions, and still dripping with water, posing potential health risks. "The investigation found that the suspects used an online ordering and self-pickup system, with the operation taking place in a closed, inconspicuous warehouse area, despite its proximity to the main road. The two Thai men were also found to be without valid work permits, and were subsequently handed over to the Padang Besar district police headquarters, while the frozen goods were handed over to the Veterinary Services Department for further investigation. He said the total value of the seized items, including two vehicles, five containers, potatoes, frozen goods, and a forklift from the warehouse, amounted to RM1.893mil. The case is being investigated under Section 13 of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 and Immigration Act 1959/63 while the owner of the premises is being identified, he added. – Bernama
