Malaysia’s border control agency seizes RM11.8m cocoa consignment from Uganda at Pasir Gudang Port
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 6 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has seized cocoa beans worth RM11.8...
On October 3, the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) apprehended a shipment of cocoa beans with an estimated value of RM11.8 million that attempted to infiltrate the country via the Pasir Gudang Port. According to an AKPS statement, the seizure of 637,000 kilograms of cocoa beans occurred following an inspection by enforcement officers at 3:50 pm.
The agency explained that the entire consignment was detained for further investigation due to the presence of incomplete and suspicious documents accompanying the goods. AKPS emphasized that any attempt to provide conflicting information at the country's entry points is considered an offense under Section 13 of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728].
Upon conviction, offenders may face a fine of up to RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, while subsequent offenses could result in penalties of up to RM75,000 or imprisonment for up to five years, or both. AKPS expressed its seriousness in dealing with such activities and assured that it would persist in enforcing regulations at the country's entry points.
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