Police chase uncovers 442kg of cooking oil in MPV
KUALA TERENGGANU: A police chase involving a suspicious vehicle in Chalok, Setiu, led to the discovery of 442kg of 1kg packets of cooking oil in a Nissan Grand Livina.
In the town of Chalok, Setiu, Kuala Terengganu, police pursued a suspicious vehicle that ultimately crashed. The pursuit led to the seizure of 442kg of cooking oil in 1kg packets, contained within a Nissan Grand Livina. Director Mohd Mufsi Lat of the Terengganu Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry explained that the case was brought to his office following the vehicle's crash. Inside the vehicle were not only the cooking oil but also a local male driver in his 50s.
After the accident, KPDN opened an investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, for further legal action. The driver was detained to aid the investigation. KPDN subsequently confiscated the Nissan Grand Livina and its keys, along with the 442kg of cooking oil found inside. The total estimated value of the seizure was RM21,105.
Mufsi Lat added that KPDN would continue to investigate the source, ownership, and purpose of the cooking oil, as well as any potential breaches of the law. They aim to strengthen enforcement efforts to prevent the diversion and misuse of controlled goods that could harm consumers. The public is encouraged to report any information on the diversion or misuse of controlled goods to KPDN via their official channels. KPDN expressed gratitude for the police's cooperation and rapid response in this enforcement action.
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