SARAWAK GOF SEIZES GOODS WORTH OVER RM163 MLN, 35 INDIVIDUALS NABBED
KUCHING, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) recorded 22 successful series of operations carried out from Sept 1 until yesterday at several locations throughout Sarawak, with a total seizure value of RM163.83 million.
Sarawak Brigade GOF commander Senior Assistant Commissioner Datuk Lim Bak Phai said the operations also led to the arrest of 35 individuals involving locals and foreigners for various offences.
He said the success was achieved through Op Taring Alpha, Op Taring Bravo, Op Taring Delta, Op Taring Batas/Awas, Op Taring Chiller, Op Taring Libas and Op Bersepadu Khazanah.
"Offences include the storage and sale of cigarettes and liquor that have not been approved by Customs, storage and distribution of frozen products without a permit, misappropriation of diesel, mining without a license, wood processing without a permit and immigration offences," he said in a statement today.
Commenting on the Khazanah Integrated Operation, he said a success was recorded in Bau involving mineral mining activities without a valid license.
"The operation led to the arrest of two local men and the seizure of various types of stones, diesel, tanks, heavy machinery and various equipment with a total value estimated at RM120.84 million," he said.
He said all the arrests and seized items had been handed over to the relevant departments and agencies for further action and investigation in accordance with the provisions of the law in force.
"The Sarawak Brigade will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation with relevant enforcement agencies to combat illegal activities and protect the security, peace and interests of the state of Sarawak," he said.
-- BERNAMA
