{
  "id": 17769585,
  "title": "180kg of tobacco seized from Singapore-bound lorry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/180kg-of-tobacco-seized-from-singapore-bound-lorry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T08:02:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1569078/180kg-tobacco-seized-singapore-bound-lorry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Malaysian border authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle 180kg of tobacco into Singapore via a lorry. The contraband, concealed in eight packages within the vehicle's cabin, was intercepted at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex. MCBA deputy commander Azura Muhammed Kifli revealed that the shipment, valued at RM8,535.60, was identified during a routine cargo scanner scan. Upon noticing an unusual image in the vehicle's cabin, officers proceeded with a thorough examination, ultimately unearthing the eight concealed packages. The seized tobacco was promptly transferred to Customs Department for further scrutiny and potential legal proceedings. The MCBA's enforcement branch in Gelang Patah is now leading the investigation into the case. Azura emphasized that the MCBA intends to intensify border checks and joint efforts with other agencies to curb cross-border smuggling.",
  "summary": "ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) foiled an attempt to smuggle 180kg of tobacco into Singapore at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex on Saturday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}