Tapak lombong digempur, 7 jentera lebih RM1 juta dirampas

In an operation conducted by the Petroleum Geology Service (PGA) in the Tengara Brigade, authorities raided a mining site in Sungai Lik, Lipis, and seized seven tons of iron ore worth RM1.22 million. The raid also resulted in the arrest of six Myanmar workers. The operation, which took place around 2:30 pm, was carried out by a team of 7 PGA Battalion 7 members, supported by UPNP officials and personnel.

All male suspects aged between 22 and 39 years were detained for failure to produce valid identification and work permits. The seized items were handed over to UPNP for further investigation and seizure due to accusations of unauthorized mining and land relocation without proper permits. The UPNP also terminated the operation at the scene, including the use of all machinery until the investigation was completed.

The stolen items included a necklace worth around RM270,000, five dumper trucks worth RM750,000, and a wheel loader worth RM200,000. The suspects claimed they had been working as laborers at the site since 2024, earning RM10 per hour and working up to 13 hours a day. The investigation will follow Section 426(1) of the National Land Code (Act 828) and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.