Kedah KPDN Seizes Over 8,000 Litres Of Diesel Worth Almost RM40,000

ALOR SETAR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Kedah branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 8,190 litres of diesel suspected to be undocumented in a joint enforcement operation, with the Marine Police Force ((PPM) Region One, in Kuala Kedah yesterday.

It said the seizure involved diesel worth RM39,148.20 and a HINO lorry worth RM50,000, with a total value of RM89,148.20.

The operation was carried out around 11.45 am after the PPM stopped a lorry for an inspection.

"A further inspection found that the lorry was carrying approximately 8,190 litres of liquid suspected to be diesel, but the driver failed to present valid documents related to the consignment," according to the statement.

Following that, further inspections were conducted at a business premises in Kuala Kedah, and it was found that the premises owner was suspected of failing to comply with the conditions of a controlled goods licence, particularly regarding the obligation to maintain a controlled goods stock book.

The Kedah KPDN said that the two cases were taken under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961, while further investigations are being conducted to complete the investigation papers before follow-up actions.

The agency also said that it will continue to strengthen cooperation with enforcement agencies to combat the diversion of controlled goods and ensure that subsidised supplies are not misused.

Members of the public who have information related to the diversion of controlled goods are requested to submit complaints via WhatsApp 019-848 800, the Hotline at 1-800-886-800 or the EZ ADU KPDN application.

-- BERNAMA