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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered an illegal frozen chicken import syndicate suspected of operating since 2006, potentially evading oversight for nearly two decades through coordinated networks.
The General Operations Force seized 60,000 suspected duty-unpaid cigarettes valued at RM112,200 during an early morning operation in Kota Baru, arresting a 37-year-old driver after stopping a Toyota Vellfire at Pasir Tumboh Bridge.
Royal Malaysia Police have dismantled two major smuggling operations in Selangor, confiscating contraband vapes and cigarettes valued at over RM15.5 million in a decisive crackdown against trafficking networks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency for seizing a container suspected of carrying strategic goods to Israel at Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas, reinforcing the nation's principled stance against supporting Israeli operations.
Border authorities at Tuas Checkpoint apprehended a 34-year-old woman carrying 400 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed on her motorcycle, marking another seizure in ongoing efforts against transnational tobacco smuggling.
Indonesia's customs authorities have strengthened baggage screening procedures for airline crews at Jakarta's main airport following the arrest of a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot accused of attempting to smuggle 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy valued at approximately RM13.51 million into the country.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a significant drug smuggling network at KLIA, confiscating RM19.82 million worth of cannabis buds intended for European distribution. Seven suspects have been arrested following the coordinated enforcement operation.
Malaysia's General Operations Force has cracked down on an illegal durian trafficking ring, intercepting 350 kilograms of the fruit valued at over RM50,000 and arresting a 20-year-old driver at an unlicensed jetty in Kelantan.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department have formed a task force to strengthen port enforcement and curb revenue leakages. The maritime industry has welcomed the move as essential for transparency and compliance.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are establishing a special task force to monitor enforcement and tax collection at the country's major ports, addressing smuggling and revenue leakage issues.
Vietnam has charged three jewellery shop owners and a gem certification worker in connection with an international diamond smuggling operation linked to Indian nationals based in Hong Kong.
An Indian national will face trial in Ho Chi Minh City later this month for allegedly smuggling nearly 1,500 diamonds into Vietnam across five separate trips, in a case that also involves bribery and fraud charges against multiple defendants.
Sarawak police seized frozen pork products valued at RM6.19 million during a warehouse operation in Miri and arrested one suspect, with investigations pointing to illegal imports lacking proper documentation.
Authorities at Phuket International Airport have arrested two women—one Filipino, one Thai—after discovering more than 32kg of cannabis flowers concealed in their luggage during customs inspections on Thursday.