PDRM raids Puchong diesel syndicate, makes RM919,022 seizure

On August 20, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) conducted a raid in Puchong, Selangor, targeting a premise involved in subsidised diesel misappropriation. The total value of the seizure, including tanker lorries and equipment, was estimated at RM919,022.40. Commanding Officer Datuk Mohd Zaki Ashar from the JKDNKA Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) revealed that the operation, part of Ops Taring Bravo 1, took place from 3.30 am to 1.30 pm, resulting in the arrest of two local men aged 33 and 64.

The individuals were reportedly the premise caretaker and lorry driver. According to Mohd Zaki, the premise was operating as an unlicensed storage and handling facility for subsidised diesel. During the raid, seven skid tanks and three tanker lorries containing approximately 51,900 litres of diesel worth RM231,993 were seized. Additionally, an electric pump with a hose was taken into custody.

The case is now being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. The arrested individuals and seized items have been handed over to Selangor KPDN for further investigation aimed at identifying the source of the diesel supply, distribution network, and the premise's operational duration. Since January 1, the WCB/PSK has conducted 241 raids across the nation, resulting in the arrest of 415 individuals for various offences, with seizures valued at an estimated RM315,104,274.04.