How much were the total seizures from six raids in May?

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Total Seizures from Six Raids in May Amounted to RM5.458 Million

The total value of seizures from six separate raids conducted across various states in May reached RM5.458 million. These operations, carried out by the Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Investigation Intelligence unit (WCB/PSK), targeted illegal activities leading to the confiscation of a diverse range of goods.
Seizures Included Subsidised Fuel and Wildlife

Among the items seized were significant quantities of subsidised diesel, with one raid in Puchong, Selangor, on May 14 resulting in the confiscation of 98,400 litres valued at RM1.033 million. This operation also saw the seizure of an oil tanker, a trailer lorry, and other storage containers. Additionally, various species of snakes, including ball pythons, boas, a mangrove snake, and a Burmese python, with an estimated value of RM155,504, were confiscated during a raid in Besut, Terengganu, on May 15.
Large Quantities of Rice and Frozen Chicken Parts Seized

The raids also uncovered substantial amounts of controlled and undeclared goods. In Sibu, Sarawak, on May 15, a raid in collaboration with multiple agencies led to the seizure of 649,750 kilogrammes of imported rice worth RM2.121 million. On the same day and location, another raid yielded 5,831 boxes of frozen chicken parts valued at RM1.880 million, with immediate compounds totalling RM25,000 imposed under the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999.
Birds and Subsidised Sugar Also Among Confiscated Items

Further seizures included various bird species confiscated in Gombak on May 16, with an estimated value of RM10,250. These included a greater green leafbird, black-crested bulbul, yellow-whiskered bulbul, hanging parrot, white-breasted waterhen, and common iora. In Kota Kinabalu, 52.944 kilogrammes of subsidised coarse sugar valued at RM256,626 were also seized during a raid.
Nationwide Operations Yield Significant Results

These six raids in May are part of broader efforts to combat wildlife smuggling, controlled goods leakage, and undeclared goods. Between January 1 and May 19, a total of 78 raids were conducted nationwide, leading to the arrest of 172 individuals and seizures amounting to RM194.672 million.

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