Malaysia

GOF seizes smuggled goods worth over RM7 mil

137 cases reported, 251 individuals arrested during month-long operation, says commanding officer

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 23 Apr 2022 2:15PM

GOF seizes smuggled goods worth over RM7 mil
Commanding officer of the 7th Battalion of the General Operations Force, Azhari Nusi, says the seizures of various contraband worth more than RM7 million during Op Wawasan included liquor, cigarettes, firecrackers and frozen food, believed to be smuggled from a neighbouring country. – @batalion7pga Facebook pic, April 23, 2022

PASIR MAS – The 7th Battalion of the General Operations Force (PGA7) seized various contraband worth more than RM7 million during a month-long operation, code-named Op Wawasan, at the Kelantan side of the Malaysia-Thai border since March 21.

Its commanding officer Azhari Nusi said the seizures included liquor, cigarettes, firecrackers and frozen food, believed to be smuggled from a neighbouring country.

In all, a total of 137 cases were reported and 251 individuals arrested during the period, he told reporters after an iftar with PGA7 officers and members from Lubok Setol Tactical Headquarters. here yesterday.

He said the modus operandi of the smugglers was using luxury vehicles such as Toyota Alphard, Hyudai Strarex dan Ford Ranger, to smuggle in the contraband, and the seizures were made at roadblocks and during inspection at hotspot locations. – Bernama, April 23, 2022

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