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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Two arrested over RM600k worth of unapproved goods from Myanmar
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Authorities have arrested two men, including a foreign national, after uncovering a storage facility containing hundreds of boxes of unapproved food, medicines and cosmetics from Myanmar. The operation was a joint effort involving the intelligence branch of Battalion 2 General Operations Force (GOF), the Seberang Prai Tengah District Health Office, and the Penang Pharmaceutical enforcement cranch. GOF Northern Brigade commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner Shahrum Hashim, said the raid led to the seizure of 868 boxes of food items and 1,567 boxes of medicines and cosmetics, all of which lacked approval certificates from the Health Ministry and the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Division. "The total estimated value of the seized goods is RM559,190. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the storage site had been in use for two years, with the products intended for sale to Myanmar nationals living and working in Bukit Mertajam and surrounding areas," he said in a statement today. Shahrum said the authorities identified the location and thwarted the suspects' efforts to distribute unsafe food, medicines and cosmetics in Malaysia. The foreign suspect is being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which carries a fine of up to RM10,000, imprisonment of up to five years, or whipping. The local suspect is being investigated under Section 55B of the same Act, which provides for a fine of between RM10,000 and RM50,000 or imprisonment of up to 12 months. The Penang Pharmaceutical Enforcement Branch is continuing investigations under the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. Shahrum added that enforcement efforts would continue across Perak, Penang and Kedah. "We urge the public to assist us by reporting any suspicious activities," he said.
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 Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
GOF seizes untaxed cigarettes worth over RM2 mln
IPOH: The 2nd Battalion General Operations Force (GOF) in Kulim, Kedah, has successfully seized 6,100 cartons of various brands of illicit cigarettes worth more than RM2 million (RM2,014,600). Ulu Kinta GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the enforcement operation was carried out at Kilometre 139.9 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound near the Penang Bridge interchange exit. 'The results of an investigation found that the supply of cigarettes was brought from the south of the country to be distributed to the northern state market. 'The Battalion 2 GOF Intelligence Branch has successfully traced the movement of activities and the modus operandi used in bringing the cigarette load before distributing them to traders in the past month,' he said in a statement tonight. Shahrum said the case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 and is punishable under Section 135 (1)(v)(aa) of the same act.
Barnama
28-05-2025
- Barnama
GOF Seizes Untaxed Cigarettes Worth Over RM2 Mln
IPOH, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 2nd Battalion General Operations Force (GOF) in Kulim, Kedah, has successfully seized 6,100 cartons of various brands of illicit cigarettes worth more than RM2 million (RM2,014,600). Ulu Kinta GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the enforcement operation was carried out at Kilometre 139.9 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound near the Penang Bridge interchange exit. "The results of an investigation found that the supply of cigarettes was brought from the south of the country to be distributed to the northern state market.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Man nabbed, RM2mil worth of untaxed cigarettes seized
GEORGE TOWN: Authorities have arrested a man and seized 6,100 cartons of untaxed cigarettes worth over RM2 million during an enforcement operation on the North-South Expressway (NSE). The operation, carried out by the General Operations Force (GOF) Kulim, Kedah, took place at Km139.9 northbound, near the Penang Bridge interchange. GOF Northern Brigade commander Senior Assistant Commissioner Shahrum Hashim said the cigarettes were being transported from the southern region for distribution in the northern states. He said investigations revealed that the syndicate had been operating for at least a month, using a specific method to transport the contraband before distributing it to traders. He said the estimated value of the seized cigarettes was RM2,014,600. "We have been monitoring the movement and modus operandi used to transport the cigarettes for distribution to traders over the past month. "We believe this successful operation has disrupted yet another cigarette distribution syndicate profiting from evading government taxes," he said in a statement tonight. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. It carries a fine of up to 20 times the value of the goods or RM500,000, or imprisonment of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. Shahrum said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal smuggling activities across Perak, Penang, and Kedah. "We urge the public to report any suspicious activity to help curb tax evasion and smuggling crimes," he added. Shahrum reaffirmed the agency's commitment to strict enforcement and zero tolerance toward illegal trade. #kw, NST, Malaysia, News, Malaysia News, GOF, Shahrum Hashim, seize, 6,100 cartons of untaxed cigarettes, RM2 million, NSE, man arrested
