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Borneo Post
07-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Diesel misappropriation: Five arrested at private jetty along Btg Igan, 45,000 litres seized
At the time of the operation, the diesel was being transferred from the tanker truck onto the tugboat. – Marine Police photo SIBU (May 7): Marine Police personnel arrested five individuals and seized 45,000 litres of diesel during an operation at a private jetty along Batang Igan here on April 30. Sarawak Marine Police commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said a team was conducting a patrol under Op Taring Pensura when it came across a group of persons transferring fuel from an oil tanker truck onto a tugboat. 'The tanker driver and tugboat crew were detained after they failed to produce valid documents from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to possess, store or transport diesel, which is a controlled item,' he said in a statement. He said apart from the fuel, the team also seized the tanker truck and tugboat, with the total value of seizures estimated at RM9.3 million. The case has been handed over to KPDN for further investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Ab Rahman also called on the public to continue channelling information on smuggling activities to the authorities. Batang Igan diesel kpdn police Sibu smuggling
Borneo Post
24-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Marine Police nab duo for diesel-related offences in Sarikei, Miri; seized over 21,000 litres of fuel
Handout photo shows Marine Police personnel inspecting the tanker truck in Miri. KUCHING (April 24): Marine Police personnel seized over 21,000 litres of diesel and arrested two persons during operations in Sarikei and Miri. Sarawak Marine Police commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the operation in Miri on April 23 involved a local man caught transporting diesel in a tanker truck without a valid permit. 'The tanker truck was carrying approximately 16,000 litres of diesel worth RM72,000 without authorisation from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN),' he said in a statement today. He said the second arrest in Sarikei on April 22 involved another local man, who was found with 5,600 litres of diesel at a storage site. 'The fuel was stored in a metal tank equipped with a nozzle pump. Checks confirmed the site lacked any permits, licences or special approval from KPDN,' he added. Ab Rahman said the both cases have been handed over to the ministry for further action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. He said under Section 21 of the Act, individuals found possessing, storing, or transporting controlled goods without a permit may face imprisonment, a fine, or both, upon conviction. He called on the public to continue channelling information on activities involving the possession or distribution of controlled items without authorisation so that enforcement efforts can be carried out thoroughly and effectively. diesel kpdn marine police miri Sarikei smuggling
