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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police bust imported cockfighting ring worth RM4.7m in major Sabah raid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — A police raid in Papar, Sabah has uncovered a large cache of 936 fighting cocks believed to be imported from the Philippines, as authorities intensify their crackdown on illegal cockfighting. The operation, led by the Wildlife Crime Bureau and several local agencies, took place at a remote location in Kampung Kambizaan on July 25, the Royal Malaysia Police's (PDRM) Department of Internal Security and Public Order said. Three men — a Malaysian, an Indonesian, and a Filipino — were arrested during the raid and are being investigated under local animal import laws. Items seized included vitamin bottles, syringes, and over 100 bird-tagging rings, indicating the birds were being prepared for organised fighting events. The department said the seizure, worth RM4.68 million, is one of the largest of its kind in the state this year. Authorities suspect the site was used to rear fighting birds for underground betting syndicates. The use of unlicensed foreign animals poses a risk to public health and contributes to illegal gambling. The raid forms part of Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah (OBK), aimed at curbing wildlife crime and smuggling. Between January and July, PDRM conducted 179 raids and arrested 314 individuals in similar operations nationwide. Police say they will continue to intensify intelligence-led raids to protect public safety and wildlife.
The Star
22-07-2025
- The Star
Tawau cockfighting ring fried in joint police operation
KOTA KINABALU: An illegal cockfighting syndicate involving hundreds of Philippines-bred fighting cocks has been dismantled by police. The operation followed two separate raids in Tawau, with total seizures amounting to RM3.28mil. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Comm Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim (pic) said 622 fighting cocks were seized and five suspects, including four foreigners, were arrested. Led by the department's Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Investigation Intelligence squad, the raid, he said, was carried out at 2.30pm under the Integrated Khazanah Operation in Kampung Apas Parit and Kampung Membalua. Also involved in the joint operation were Tawau police, Tawau's Battalion 14 of the General Operations Force and enforcement personnel from the district Veterinary Services Department. In a statement, Comm Azmi said the first raid led to the arrest of two Indonesians and two Filipinos aged between 31 and 52. He said 470 fighting cocks were found, along with 40 cockfighting blades, 180 containers of vitamins and 500 specially-designed cages used for the birds. He said the second raid resulted in the arrest of a 57-year-old local man, along with the seizure of 152 fighting cocks also believed to have been imported illegally. Comm Azmi said all five suspects were being investigated under Section 15(1) of the Animal Enactment 2015 for possession of the fighting cocks without a permit. He said the foreign nationals were also being probed under the Immigration Act 1959/63 for not having valid travel documents and work permits. They are also being investigated under Section 6 of the Dangerous Weapons Act 1958 for possession of sharp blades believed to be used for cockfighting purposes.
Borneo Post
21-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Crude palm oil, fighting cocks worth over RM3.9 mln seized in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU (July 21): The Wildlife Crime Bureau m/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) Division of the Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) seized various illegal items worth RM3.9 million in two integrated operations in Lahad Datu and Tawau on Thursday and Friday. JKDNKA director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said that in the first operation in Lahad Datu at 7 pm, carried out with enforcement officers from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), they raided a store at a palm oil plantation and arrested four men aged between 20 and 31. 'We seized a lorry head with a tanker containing 30,000 litres of crude palm oil, a van, three motorised oil pumps with hoses and tanks, as well as drums filled with crude palm oil. 'The total amount of crude palm oil seized is estimated to weigh 30,148 tonnes, with a market value of RM152,090, and the overall value of the seizure in this operation is estimated at RM645,890,' he said in a statement yesterday. Azmi said the case is being investigated under Regulation 5(1)(b) of the MPOB (Licensing) Regulations 2005, adding that police also issued five summonses (POL 257) for vehicle-related offences such as expired road tax, no insurance coverage and driving without a licence. Meanwhile, in the second operation in Tawau at 2.30 pm on Friday, police seized 622 fighting cocks and arrested three men, including two foreign men from Indonesia and the Philippines, all aged around their 50s. 'At the first location in Kampung Apas Parit, two Indonesian men and two Filipino men were arrested, and police seized 470 fighting cocks believed to be from the Philippines, 40 rooster spur knives, 180 units of vitamins and 500 chicken cages. 'At the second location in Kampung Membalua Off Jalan Apas, a 57-year-old man was detained along with 152 fighting cocks, with the total estimated value of the seizures at both locations being RM3,287,708,' he said. He added that all those arrested are being investigated under Section 15(1) of the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015, Sections 55B, 39B & 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Section 6 of the Dangerous Weapons Act 1958.
The Star
21-07-2025
- The Star
Five arrested in raid on cockfighting gang, RM3.28mil seized
KOTA KINABALU: Police have dismantled an illegal cockfighting gang involving Philippines-bred fighting cocks in Sabah's eastern district of Tawau. The operation involved two separate raids with total seizures amounting to RM3.28mil. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said four foreign nationals and a local man, aged between 31 and 57, were arrested and 622 fighting cocks seized. Led by the department's Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Investigation Intelligence, the raid was carried out at 2.30pm under the Integrated Khazanah operation in Kampung Apas Parit and Kampung Membalua. Officers from the Tawau District Police Headquarters, Tawau's Battalion 14 of the General Operations Force and enforcement personnel from the Veterinary Services Department Tawau branch were also involved. Azmi said the first raid took place at a house in Kampung Apas Parit, Jalan Apas Parit, and led to the arrest of four men, two Indonesians and two Filipinos, aged between 31 and 52. 'A total of 470 fighting cocks were found at the premises, along with 40 cockfighting blades, 180 containers of vitamins, and 500 specially-designed cages used for the birds,' he said in a statement on Sunday (July 20). The second raid was at Kampung Membalua off Jalan Apas, resulting in the arrest of a 57-year-old local man, along with the seizure of 152 live fighting cocks, also believed to have been imported illegally. All five individuals are being investigated under Section 15(1) of the Animal Enactment 2015 for the possession of animals without a licence. The foreign nationals are also being probed under the Immigration Act 1959/63 for not possessing valid travel documents and working without permits. They are also being investigated under Section 6 of the Dangerous Weapons Act 1958 for the possession of sharp blades suspected to be used for cockfighting purposes. 'This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat all forms of illegal cockfighting and gambling activities in the state,' said Azmi.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Police seize RM400k contraband cigarettes and liquor in Kulim raid
KULIM: Police seized contraband cigarettes and liquor worth over RM400,000, along with a Ball Python snake, during a raid on a grocery shop in Kulim, Kedah last Thursday. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the operation was conducted by the Wildlife Crime Bureau and Special Intelligence Investigation team at 11 am. A 35-year-old local man, believed to be the shop owner, was arrested. 'The items seized included 118,520 sticks of untaxed cigarettes, 333 bottles and cans of alcoholic beverages, one Ball Python snake, 62 cylinders of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and RM35,000 in cash. The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM416,668,' Azmi said in a statement. The suspect is being investigated under multiple laws, including the Customs Act 1967, Minor Offences Act 1955, Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, and Control of Supplies Act 1961. - Bernama
