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Police have dismantled two smuggling networks operating in the Klang Valley, arresting five suspects and recovering RM12.8 million worth of illegal goods as part of intensified enforcement efforts against organised crime.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised the Malaysian customs authority for seizing a shipment suspected of being destined for Israel at Johor port, underscoring Malaysia's unwavering commitment to Palestine.
Authorities arrested a Thai national caught smuggling petai and pomelos valued at approximately RM8,000 through an illegal jetty in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, highlighting ongoing cross-border contraband challenges.
Kelantan police arrested a 29-year-old man following a pursuit in Kampung Pulau Panjang, discovering 400,000 sticks of smuggled cigarettes valued at RM813,000 in his vehicle.