How many vehicles were seized by Labuan Customs this year?

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Labuan Customs Seized 55 Vehicles This Year

Labuan Customs Department has seized a total of 55 vehicles between January 1 and December 29 of this year. The combined value of these seized vehicles, inclusive of taxes, amounts to RM7.12 million. These seizures were a result of operations targeting vehicles that had violated specific conditions under the Customs Duties (Exemption) Order 2017.
Seizures Based on Customs Duties (Exemption) Order 2017 Violations

The 55 vehicles were confiscated for contravening Item 14 of the Customs Duties (Exemption) Order 2017. This regulation permits vehicles purchased in duty-free islands, such as Labuan, to be brought into the Principal Customs Area for a maximum of 90 days annually. Investigations revealed that the owners failed to return these vehicles to the duty-free islands after the permitted period had elapsed.
Comprehensive Range of Seized Vehicle Models

The enforcement actions encompassed a wide array of vehicle types. Among the luxury brands seized were the Toyota Alphard, Toyota Vellfire, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi Q7, and Mini Cooper. Additionally, other models involved in the seizures included the Toyota Fortuner, Honda, Subaru, Toyota Avanza, Toyota Unser, Toyota Vios, Hyundai Tucson, Chevrolet, Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi ASX, Perodua, and Mazda Skycity.
Investigation Under the Customs Act 1967

All 55 seized vehicles are currently under investigation according to Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. This legal framework governs offences related to the unlawful importation or exportation of goods and the evasion of customs duties. The total value of the seizures, as reported by Labuan Customs director Aspaila Ag Tuah, was RM7,117,025.23.

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