Malaysian Armed Forces foil RM112,845 smuggling attempt near Serikin border
KUCHING (Aug 29): The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) foiled an attempt to smuggle controlled and retail goods worth RM112,845.21 to Indonesia via Serikin on Friday. The First Infantry Division (1 Div) of the Eastern Field Command said in a statement that its personnel spotted a one-tonne lorry travelling along an uncharted road towards the Malaysian-Indonesian [...] The post Malaysian Armed Forces…
On August 29, the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) prevented a smuggling operation that aimed to transport controlled and retail goods worth RM112,845.21 to Indonesia through the Serikin border. The First Infantry Division (1 Div) of the Eastern Field Command reported that their personnel observed a one-tonne lorry on an unmarked road, heading towards the Malaysian-Indonesian border around 2:15 PM. The vehicle was stopped approximately 700 meters from the border and was operated by a local man.
The lorry was found to be carrying a variety of goods, including sugar, cooking oil, alcoholic and powdered beverages, instant noodles, and biscuits. Upon the interception, the suspect and the seized items were promptly handed over to the Bau district police headquarters for further investigation and legal proceedings.
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