Marine Police Seize RM727,351 Worth of Untaxed Cigarettes, Liquor

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Region One Marine Police Force has busted a syndicate smuggling untaxed cigarettes and alcoholic beverages worth an estimated RM727,351 following a raid on an unnumbered premises in Kubang Semang here last Friday.

Region One Marine Police Commander Assistant Commissioner Jaffri Bidin said the raid was part of the Region One Marine Police Commander’s Special Operation No. 6/2026, conducted over six days beginning October 6.

He said two foreign men, aged 28 and 36, were also arrested during the raid to assist investigations.

“Further inspections uncovered 180,000 sticks of various types of cigarettes and 7,860.64 litres of alcoholic beverages, with the total seizure valued at RM727,351, including taxes.

“Both suspects have been remanded for 10 days, from October 10 to 19, under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967,” he said here today.

In a related development, Jaffri said the Region One Marine Police Force had recorded 2,042 arrest cases involving various offences so far this year, with total seizures valued at RM174.64 million.

“The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), through the Marine Police Force, will continue intensifying efforts to combat the smuggling of untaxed and prohibited goods, particularly through maritime routes.

“Intelligence gathering will also be strengthened through cooperation with various agencies, both within and outside the PDRM, to ensure that the country’s rule of law continues to be upheld,” he said.

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