80.35kg syabu disguised as 'tofu cat litter' seized in Bintulu
BINTULU: An attempt to smuggle 80.35kg of methamphetamine worth RM4.01 million through a courier service, disguised as packages declared as ‘tofu cat litter’, was foiled by the Customs Department in Sarawak.
BINTULU, Sarawak - Customs officials in Bintulu have dismantled what they believe to be an illicit attempt to smuggle 80.35kg of narcotics disguised as tofu cat litter. The Customs Department, in collaboration with the Narcotics and Intelligence branches, intercepted the shipment declared as tofu cat litter. The operation was initiated on August 28 when several packages were flagged with suspicious details.
Despite a 12-day monitoring period, no one came forward to claim the packages, prompting a thorough inspection which revealed the presence of the narcotics. The use of fictitious recipient information was suspected to hinder the tracking of the shipment by the authorities. The contraband is now under investigation under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries severe penalties including the death penalty and life imprisonment upon conviction.
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