SEREMBAN, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- A total of 8,511 kilograms of pork carcasses and 22 live pigs with a total value of RM330,885 were seized in a joint enforcement operation, "Op Black Swine," in Sungai Rambai, Port Dickson, yesterday.
The Negeri Sembilan Veterinary Services Department announced in a statement today that out of the total seizure, the pork carcasses are estimated to be worth RM297,885, while the 22 live pigs are valued at RM33,000.
"Also seized were various equipment including 80 iron hooks, 12 knives, six gas cylinders, four gas stoves, a digital scale, and an iron weighing unit.
"The operation involved 24 officers and personnel consisting of 15 veterinary authorities and nine police officers and personnel who carried out the raid following information and intelligence gathering," according to the statement today.
The department said that the case is being investigated under the Animals Act 1953 and the Negeri Sembilan Pig Farming Control Enactment 1980.
The operation reflects the department's continuous commitment alongside the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to intensify enforcement to ensure compliance with the law, as well as to protect public health and food safety.
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