SANDAKAN: A team of officers and personnel from the Bukit Aman General Operations Force (GOF) Headquarters and Battalion 15th GOF here confiscated contraband cigarettes worth RM2 million during a raid on a warehouse on Saturday.
During the 12.50 pm swoop at Mile 7 Jalan Airport, a 40-year-old local man was arrested and a significant quantity of contraband cigarettes, along with a four-wheel-drive vehicle were seized, OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said on Sunday.
“The total value of the confiscated items is estimated at RM2 million,” Ahsmon said.
Police are investigating the case under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967, which carries a fine of not more than RM500,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both, if convicted of the offence, he added. – James Leong
