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The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
RM21.25mil in illegal e-waste seized in Kedah, four detained
IPOH: Authorities seized RM21.25mil worth of illegally processed electronic waste (e-waste) during a raid on an unlicensed factory in Mukim Bagan Sena, near Kulim in Kedah on Wednesday (July 23). The joint operation, codenamed 'Op Hazard', was led by the Northern Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) and the Kedah Department of Environment (DOE), following intelligence on illegal e-waste activities at the site. GOF Northern Brigade commander Senior Asst Comm Shahrum Hashim said the factory was operating without a valid licence and was found with compressed e-waste blocks, metal processing equipment and various toxic waste materials. "The seizure included 50,000 kg of suspected e-waste, 20,000 kg of aluminium, 30,000 kg of sludge, piles of dust residue, two forklifts, three bulldozers, three metal smelters, two mixers and a crusher,' he said. Four men, one Malaysian and three foreign nationals from China and Myanmar, aged between 36 and 45, were arrested. Two of them lacked valid travel documents. The case is being investigated under the Environmental Quality Act 1974, Second-Hand Dealers Act 1946 and Immigration Act 1959/63. Shahrum warned that unregulated e-waste handling poses serious risks to public health and the environment due to the potential release of hazardous substances like lead, mercury and cadmium. He added that enforcement efforts will be intensified and urged the public to report illegal activities, particularly in the northern region.- Bernama
The Sun
23-07-2025
- The Sun
GOF seizes RM31m e-waste in Perak illegal factory raid
IPOH: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized electronic waste (e-waste) worth RM31.3 million during a raid on an illegal factory located within an oil palm plantation in Parit yesterday. Ulu Kinta GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the seized items included 81 blocks of e-waste weighing 105,300 kilogrammes (kg), 5,000 kg of coal, two four-wheel-drive vehicles and a trailer lorry. 'The investigation discovered that the illegal factory, located about five kilometres from the main road, is believed to have been carrying out unlicensed e-waste processing activities using specialised equipment without any approval from the authorities. 'The raid, conducted in collaboration with the Perak Department of Environment (DOE), the Perak Tengah District Council (MDPT), and the Perak Tengah District and Land Office, also led to the arrest of three local men, aged between 36 and 70, to assist with the investigation,' he said in a statement today. Shahrum said the case is being investigated under Sections 18, 19, and 34B of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, Section 6 of the Second-hand Dealers Act 1946, as well as Section 127 of the National Land Code. He added that enforcement efforts will be intensified, with no compromise given to any party involved in illegal activities, especially in Perak. 'The public is urged to serve as the eyes and ears of the authorities by channeling information on such illegal activities,' he said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- New Straits Times
GOF seize over RM600,000 worth of smuggled cosmetics, medicine
PADANG BESAR: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized over RM600,000 worth of unregistered cosmetics and pharmaceutical products believed to have been smuggled from Thailand, during a roadblock operation at Km 27 here yesterday. Two local men, both aged 41, were arrested after officers found them driving two lorries loaded with the contraband in suspicious circumstances. GOF Northern Brigade Commander Senior Assistant Commissioner Shahrum Hashim said the lorries were stopped for inspection before officers discovered the illicit cargo. "A total of 680 boxes of cosmetic products and 76 boxes of various unregistered medicines and supplements, all without approval from the Health Ministry, were found in the lorries. "The total value of the seized items is estimated at RM607,150. Both lorries used to transport the goods were also confiscated," he said in a statement today. Shahrum said all seized items were handed over to the state Health Department for further action. "The case is being investigated under Regulation 7(1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. "If convicted, the offenders may face a fine of up to RM100,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both," he said. He added that GOF remains committed to strengthening border security and urged the public to report any smuggling activities.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- The Sun
GOF seizes RM317k worth of smuggled frozen chicken feet in Padang Besar
KANGAR: The General Operations Force (GOF) intercepted a smuggling operation involving frozen chicken feet worth RM317,520 near the Padang Besar Duty-Free Complex. The seizure occurred last Friday along Jalan Baru Sadao, where officers discovered 2,646 cartons of the illicit goods. Northern Brigade GOF Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim confirmed the operation was conducted by the 18th Battalion under 'Op Taring Wawasan Kedah/Perlis' following a tip-off. Authorities observed a Volvo container lorry transferring cargo to two Thailand-registered pickup trucks before uncovering the frozen poultry products. 'The seized items were believed to be destined for a neighbouring country,' said Shahrum. The confiscation included the lorry and both pickup trucks, raising the total seizure value to RM1.42 million. A 48-year-old local man, identified as the lorry driver, was arrested to assist in investigations. All seized items and the suspect were handed over to the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) for further action. - Bernama
The Sun
17-07-2025
- The Sun
GOF arrests trio, seizes 75,400 kg of crude palm oil in Taiping
IPOH: The General Operations Force (GOF) North Brigade successfully apprehended three men suspected of attempting to misappropriate 75,400 kg of crude palm oil during an operation in Taiping. The raid, codenamed Op Taring Palma, also led to the seizure of two tanker lorries, one bonded lorry, and three mobile phones, with an estimated total value of RM975,200. According to GOF commander SAC Shahrum Hashim, the operation lasted three hours after authorities detected a suspicious tanker lorry in the area. The team trailed the vehicle to the side of Jalan Taiping-Bagan Serai, where further investigation revealed the suspects had transferred the crude palm oil from the tanker lorries to the bonded lorry. 'An inspection found 10 blue drums with a capacity of 200 litres each in the bonded lorry, along with several tools used to transfer the crude palm oil,' Shahrum said in a statement. The suspects and seized items were handed over to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Northern Region for further investigation under Regulation 5 of the MPOB (Licensing) Regulations 2005. Additionally, the Taiping Police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division issued two summonses to the suspects for offences under the Road Transport Act 1987. - Bernama
