Marine police seize diesel, logs worth RM280k
SIBU: Marine police seized 5,000 litres of diesel and 250 logs with a total value of RM280,000 in two operations here yesterday. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the first operation codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’ was carried out around 2.30am near Pulau Kerto, Batang Rajang. “A team of marine police managed to stop a cargo […]
Three detained for illegally transporting diesel
SIBU: The marine police here thwarted three locals’ attempt to transport over 30,000 litres of diesel using three vehicles last Tuesday (Aug 16). Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the operation codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’, was held at three different locations from 6am to 8.30am. The male suspects aged between 28 and 42, were detained for […]
Contraband cigarettes, alcoholic beverages worth RM240K seized
KUCHING: The General Operation Force (GOF) seized boxes containing various brands of contraband cigarettes and alcoholic beverages in Ops Kontraban yesterday. Kuching OCPD ASP Ashmon Bajah said during the operation at 9.30am, the team was able to seize the items and arrested one suspect. “The GOF managed to confiscate 30 boxes containing 1,500 cartons of cigarettes […]
Two caught having substantial illegal diesel
PADAWAN: Marine police here arrested two local men after they were allegedly found to be in possession of over 15,000 litres of diesel without valid documents yesterday. Padawan district police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad in a statement, said the raid codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’, was carried out around 6pm at one shed. The […]
Contrabands worth RM742,612 seized
KUCHING: The General Operation Force (GOF) seized from a store in Miri untaxed cigarettes and beers worth a total of RM742,612.20 during a raid held in an operation codenamed Ops Kontraban. GOF commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang in a statement today said the raid was done by an intelligence team from the 12th […]
Suspect with contraband diesel detained
KUCHING: Marine police have detained a suspect for illegally carrying and storing diesel without any proper documentation or approval from authorities. The Marine Intelligence Unit (URM) of the Marine Police Region 5 Kuching apprehended the suspect at 11 am yesterday during ‘Ops Kontraban’. Marine police commander ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali states that the team, together […]
Suspect held for transporting diesel without permit
BINTULU: Marine police arrested a lorry driver when he failed to produce the relevant documents for transporting 2,000 litres of diesel on Tuesday (May 10). Region 5 Marine Police commander ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali who confirmed the arrest said the 31-year-old suspect was picked up during an operation codenamed Ops Kontraban. “At approximately 8.20am, our […]
Over RM750K contraband cigarettes seized
BINTULU: Marine police seized over RM750,000 worth of duty-not-paid cigarettes from a shipping container parked at the roadside along Jalan Bintulu-Tatau today. Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 commander ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali in a statement, said that an operation codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’ was carried out around 4am after the intelligence unit spotted the container. “The […]
GOF scores big with RM17.8 mln contraband busts in raids
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) scored multiple successes under Ops Kontraban in a number of raids on premises storing illegal items and contrabands. GOF Sarawak Brigade Deputy Commander ACP Shaikh Abdul Adzis Shaikh Abdullah said the raids were conducted from April 6 to 12. “On April 6, at 11.30am, an intelligence team from […]
Ops Kontraban nets over 3,000 cartons cigarettes
LIMBANG: Over 3,000 cartons of various duty-not-paid cigarettes were seized in an operation codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’ here last Friday (Apr 8). Acting on information, a team from the General Operations Force (GOF) 12th Battalion raided a house in the town at 7am. During the raid, they also arrested a local man who claimed to be […]
