Peniaga ayam beku disyaki terima bekalan hingga 500 kotak dari Thailand

A 38-year-old poultry distributor was arrested in a Mega Frost operation at a stall in Jalan Pasir Puteh, Kampung Pasir Tumboh, where he faces charges for importing 300 to 500 boxes of frozen chicken from Thailand before selling it at his stall. According to Briged Ahmad Radzi Hussain, commander of Tenggara PGA, the suspect was detained for allegedly bringing the frozen chicken stock into the country legally through the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) before marketing it at his stall.

Following the investigation, 209 boxes of frozen chicken weighing 2,508kg and valued at RM42,845 were discovered in a refrigerated container at the stall. The operation was carried out by the Batalion 8 PGA 8 Risk Unit in cooperation with the Kota Bharu Bandar Raya Islam Municipal Council (MPKB-BRI). The suspect failed to present the proper business, ownership, and storage documentation for the frozen chicken, resulting in a warning from MPKB-BRI and a fine for operating without a valid license, as well as littering in a public area.

The suspect, along with the seized goods, was handed over to MPKB-BRI for further action, while the documents were forwarded to the Internal Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) in Kelantan. The incident highlights the potential unfair competition for those adhering to regulations and the impact on state revenue through lost license fees and related payments.

Ongoing monitoring will be conducted to ensure that businesses obey licensing requirements and maintain public cleanliness, health, and well-being.