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 […]

RM290,000 contraband beer, fags seized

SARIKEI: The General Operations Force (GOF) here seized contraband beer and cigarettes worth over RM290,000 at three separate locations last Wednesday (Feb 23). GOF 10th Battalion commanding officer Supt Mohamad Hafiz Kadir said in a statement, the raids were carried out under ‘Ops Kontraban’ from 2 pm onwards. He revealed that 58 boxes of beer and […]

Consider wellbeing of industry, Soppoa urges imigration authorities

KUCHING: Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) is saddened by the recent raid operations conducted by the Immigration Department on oil palm plantations and thus appeals to the Sarawak government for consideration on the matter. Soppoa chief executive officer Dr Felix Moh said the association did not see any merit for such operations at […]