KUCHING, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) recorded 23 successful operations across the state, from Jan 15 to 31, with total seizures valued at RM35.31 million.
Sarawak Brigade commander SAC Lim Bak Phai said the successes involved various operations, including Op Taring Alpha, Op Bravo, Op Charlie, Op Batas/Awas and Op Libas.
He said during the period, the Sarawak GOF seized frozen products without permits, worth RM25.01 million, in addition to untaxed cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, valued at RM5.79 million.
“The operations also involved the seizure of controlled goods and basic necessities, worth RM1.17 million, including garlic, sugar, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and rice.
“The GOF also dismantled illegal logging activities, with the seizure of logs valued at RM425,000, and confiscated fireworks and firecrackers without permits, worth RM2.21 million. Vehicles and equipment used in the activities were also seized for further investigation,” he said in a statement here, today.
Lim said all arrests and seizures had been handed over to the relevant enforcement agencies, for further action.
“The Sarawak Brigade will continue to intensify enforcement operations to curb smuggling and cross-border crimes, and to ensure that public safety and order are always maintained,” he said.
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