KUCHING, May 17 — Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 seized frozen meat and diesel allegedly without valid permits, with a total estimated value of about RM2.95 million, during two separate operations in Bintulu and Julau on Friday.
Region 5 commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the first operation was carried out under Ops Taring Gelora at about 12.30pm at a warehouse on the banks of the Kemena River in Bintulu.
He said inspection of the premises led to the discovery of eight containers, four of which contained approximately 43,849.60 kilogrammes of frozen meat.
“A local man, who was the premises’ caretaker, failed to produce the relevant documentation for the imported goods and is suspected of committing an offence under the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999.
“Also seized were a pickup truck and a forklift, believed to have been used for unloading the frozen food stock,” he said in a statement.
He added that the case has been handed over to the Bintulu Division Veterinary Department for investigation and further action, with the total value of seizure estimated at RM2,932,480.
In a separate case at about 12.40pm at a logging camp in Julau, enforcement teams uncovered one clear plastic tank, four blue rubber drums and one steel drum containing about 2,300 litres of diesel.
“A local man failed to produce documents authorising the possession or storage of controlled goods without a permit and approval from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN),” he said.
He added that the case has been referred to the KPDN Sarikei Division for further action, with the seized items valued at about RM15,500.
Ab Rahman said the total value of seizures from both cases amounted to RM2,947,980.
He also reminded that importing livestock products without a valid permit under the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999 can result in a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both, upon conviction.
He added that under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, possession or storage of controlled goods without a permit can lead to a fine of up to RM1 million or imprisonment of up to three years, while repeat offences carry a fine of up to RM3 million or imprisonment of up to five years. — The Borneo Post
Date: 17 May, 2026 12:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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