What illegal cargo did Bintulu marine police seize?

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Bintulu Marine Police Seized Contraband Valued at RM4.73 Million

Bintulu marine police, through operations 'Op Benteng' and 'Op Kontraban', have confiscated a significant amount of illegal cargo totalling RM4.73 million. The seizures included a cargo ship laden with illicit timber, a van carrying untaxed liquor and cigarettes, and various shipping equipment. These operations led to the detention of several individuals for failing to provide proper documentation for the goods.
Seizure of Timber and Shipping Equipment Under ‘Op Benteng’

During ‘Op Benteng’, the Bintulu Region Five Marine Police (PPMW5) intercepted a cargo ship valued at RM4 million. Aboard the vessel, authorities discovered 929 illegal logs of diverse sizes and species, estimated to be worth RM185,800. Additionally, shipping equipment amounting to RM417,100 was seized. The vessel, en route from Sri Aman to Bintulu, was found to be carrying timber, and its skipper could not produce documentation compliant with the Customs Act 1967.
Detention of Crew Members and Vessel Handover

As part of the ‘Op Benteng’ operation in Kuala Batang Kemena, six individuals were detained. These included five local crew members and one foreigner. The detained ship and its timber cargo were subsequently escorted to the PPMW5 operations headquarters. The case and the seized assets were then handed over to the Bintulu Customs Department for further investigation and action.
Confiscation of Liquor and Cigarettes During ‘Op Kontraban’

In a separate operation, ‘Op Kontraban’, marine police conducted roadblocks which led to the seizure of a van. This vehicle was found to be carrying a substantial quantity of untaxed liquor and cigarettes. The driver, aged 38, was unable to provide any valid documentation for the items discovered in the van, which itself was valued at RM50,000.
Value of Confiscated Contraband

The ‘Op Kontraban’ seizure included 70,000 sticks of various cigarette brands, with an estimated value of RM52,500. Also confiscated were 150 cartons of liquor, valued at RM24,757.92. The van and its contents were taken to the PPMW5 headquarters, and the case was subsequently referred to the Bintulu district police headquarters for further processing.

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