The crude palm oil seized in a raid along the Tambunan–Kota Kinabalu road.
TAMBUNAN (Oct 25): The Marine Operations Force (MOF) seized 106,960 kilograms of crude palm oil during a raid along the Tambunan–Kota Kinabalu road on Oct 23.
MOF Sabah Region Four Commander, Assistant Commissioner Nazri Ibrahim, said the operation was conducted around 10.30pm following a public tip-off.
In addition to the seized palm oil, police also confiscated three lorries and a four-wheel-drive vehicle, with the total seizure valued at RM3,005,127.60.
Five men were arrested in connection with the case and have been remanded for investigation under the Malaysian Palm Oil Board Regulations 2005.
Nazri said MOF Region Four Sabah remains committed to combating smuggling activities in the state and urged the public to share information on any illegal activities to help safeguard community safety and well-being.
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