How did the KPDN operation uncover the suspected diversion?

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KPDN Operation Uncovered Suspected Diversion Through Coordinated Intelligence and Surveillance

A coordinated operation by the Kelantan branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Living Costs (KPDN) successfully uncovered a suspected diversion of subsidised cooking oil through a combination of intelligence gathering and active surveillance. The operation, part of Ops Tiris 4.0 (Integrated), culminated in the seizure of 1.36 tonnes of cooking oil in Pasir Mas on June 24.
Intelligence and Monitoring Led to Tracking of Suspect Vehicle

The breakthrough in the operation stemmed from intelligence and monitoring efforts by the Special Intelligence and Action Unit of Kelantan KPDN. This unit, working in collaboration with the Marine Police Force Region Three Pengkalan Kubor branch, the Pasir Mas district police headquarters, and the local Pasir Mas KPDN, identified a potential diversion activity. This intelligence guided the team to focus on a specific Perodua Alza vehicle.
Surveillance Tracked Vehicle for Nearly 10 Kilometres

Following the intelligence, the operation team initiated surveillance on the Perodua Alza. The vehicle was tracked for a significant distance of nearly 10 kilometres, commencing from the premises of a controlled goods wholesaler located in Pasir Mas. This sustained tracking allowed the authorities to observe the vehicle's movements and confirm their suspicions about its cargo.
Vehicle Stopped, Revealing Large Quantity of Subsidised Oil

The tracking culminated around 8:30 pm in Kampung Kubang Panjang, Lemal, where the Perodua Alza was successfully stopped. A subsequent inspection of the vehicle revealed a substantial quantity of 1,360 kilogrammes of subsidised cooking oil. This discovery strongly indicated that the oil was being diverted from its intended distribution channels for other purposes.
Suspect Escaped, Investigation Underway

Despite the successful seizure, valued at an estimated RM18,400 including the vehicle, the suspect driving the Perodua Alza managed to escape during the raid. The case is now under investigation by the authorities, proceeding under the provisions of the Control of Supplies Act 1961, which governs the handling and distribution of controlled goods.

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