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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Contraband courier leads Sabah cops on three-hour chase through three districts
KOTA KINABALU: An undocumented migrant led police from three districts on a three-hour chase only to be caught after crashing his van into a tree. The suspect's van was later found to contain over RM1mil worth of smuggled cigarettes. He had driven off during an operation near Silam in Lahad Datu at around midnight on Thursday (Aug 7). His van was among three that had been stopped by police for inspection. Sabah Region Four marine police commander Asst Comm Nazri Ibrahim said some of the personnel in the operation stayed back to inspect the other two vans, while the rest gave chase. 'The driver drove towards Kunak, prompting police from the Kunak station to join in the chase," he said on Friday (Aug 8). Despite the pursuit vehicles' blaring sirens and repeated calls on their loudspeakers for him to pull over, the suspect continued speeding towards Tawau. Police from the Tawau station were then roped in to join in the chase, ACP Nazri said. Finally, about three hours into it, the driver crashed into a tree as they entered Kampung Titingan. ACP Nazri said the suspect would still not go quietly and tried to flee on foot, but was eventually caught. Contraband cigarettes were also found in the other two vans, bringing the total value of the seizure to RM3.09mil, he added. He said all three drivers were arrested, while the contraband was taken to the marine police base for further investigation. ACP Nazri said Sabah marine police have recorded 57 cigarette smuggling cases between January and August, with a total seizure value of over RM24.3mil. 'A total of 43 suspects were nabbed during this period,' he said, adding that Sabah marine police would continue raids and operations to fight crime, including smuggling. He urged the public to continue providing information on any suspicious activity.
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Daily Express
RM2 million smuggled fags seizure in Lahad Datu
Published on: Friday, August 08, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 08, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The two men and the smuggled cigarettes seized. LAHAD DATU: Marine police confiscated various brands of illicit cigarettes and two vans, estimated worth RM2,087,420, in an operation at Batu 8, Jalan Silam, here, Thursday. Sabah Region Four Marine Commander, ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim said the team also arrested two local men, aged 32 and 38 to assist in investigation. Advertisement He said, during the 1am operation, the Marine team confiscated two white vans and found piles of black colour plastic containing illicit cigarettes. 'A total of 1,622,800 sticks of various brand cigarettes believed smuggled in from the neighbouring country were seized. 'All the seizures were estimated worth RM2,087,420 and investigation will be carried out under the Customs Act 1967,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
29-07-2025
- Daily Express
RM2.2 million Crude Palm Oil theft foiled
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The CPO seized. LAHAD DATU: Marine police foiled a Crude Palm Oil (CPO) misappropriation syndicate following the discovery of an illegal storage place at Batu 15 along Jalan Lahad Datu-Sandakan. Sabah Region Four MPF Commander ACP Nazri Ibrahim said they raided a premise and discovered 77,590 kg of CPO during a raid at 12.50pm on July 25. Seized were two trucks, a van and an oil storage tank estimated worth RM2,287,332. 'Five locals and a foreigner aged between 20 and 53 were detained to assist in investigation. 'Investigation will be carried out under the Regulation 5(1)(b) of Malaysian Palm Oil Board Regulations 2005,' he said. Mohd Nazri said the marine police was committed in combating smuggling and criminal activities for the safety and wellbeing of the country. The Marine also welcomes cooperation and information from the public to report any activities that violating the national law. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
27-06-2025
- Daily Express
Bid to smuggle fuel foiled, three boats detained
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Among the items seized during the operation. SEMPORNA: Marine Police foiled an attempt by three speed boats to smuggle out petrol at the waters of Kampung Batu at 7.14pm on Wednesday. Sabah Region Four Marine Commander, ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim, said inspection of the boats led to the discovery of 416 gallons containing petrol. But he said no arrest had been made as the Marine believed that the boats' operators managed to sniff out the presence of the enforcement team. 'All the seizures are estimated worth RM265,638,' he said, adding that investigation would be carried out under the Control of Supply Act 1961. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
13-06-2025
- Daily Express
Trio held in Semporna, Labuan raids
Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The suspects and seizures in raids in Semporna. SEMPORNA: Marine Police arrested three men allegedly misappropriating diesel, petrol and cooking oil following raids in Semporna and Labuan. Sabah Region Four Marine Commander, ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim said, about 3.40pm on June 10, a police team raided a warehouse in Labuan. Advertisement Further inspection on the warehouse found three Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tanks containing diesel and nine IBC tanks containing 8,500kg of cooking oil. 'A total of 2,600 litres of diesel were seized. All the seizures were estimated worth RM370,324. 'The team also detained an individual to assist in investigation,' he said in a statement on Wednesday. Mohd Nazri said about 5.30pm on the same day, Marine Police from Semporna and Lahad Datu seized 153 jerry cans containing petrol and two boats at Kampung Batu in Semporna. Two individuals were detained to assist in investigation while the seizures were estimated worth RM107,738.50. Mohd Nazri added that investigations were carried out under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. He also stressed that Marine Police are committed to combating smuggling activities to ensure the safety and well-being of the country. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
