MCBA seizes 637 tonnes of cocoa beans worth RM11.9mil at Johor port
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) seized 637 tonnes of cocoa beans worth nearly RM11.9 million smuggled into the country in a container at Pasir Gudang Port, Johor, on Saturday.
Johor Port authorities apprehended 637 tonnes of cocoa beans, valued at around RM11.9 million, that were illicitly transported into Malaysia. The Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) uncovered the illicit cargo during a routine inspection at the Pasir Gudang Port on Saturday afternoon. The beans were stored in 9,100 gunny sacks and had arrived from Uganda.
The value of the seized beans is estimated at RM11,886,444.72. The MCBA flagged the shipment due to incomplete documentation, prompting the seizure of the entire consignment for further scrutiny. Any attempt to provide misleading information at Malaysia's entry points is a violation under Section 13 of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011.
Those found guilty may face a fine of up to RM50,000, a prison sentence of up to two years, or both. Repeated violations could result in a heavier fine of RM75,000, a jail term of up to five years, or both.
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