LABUAN: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized three 20-foot containers of alcoholic beverages valued at more than RM1.29 million, including duties and taxes, in an operation at the port here.
Labuan Customs Director Aspalila Ag Tuah said the seizure was carried out by the department’s enforcement operations team following intelligence received.
‘The operation, conducted at 10am on March 17, led to the confiscation of the containers, which were found to contain liquor imported by a company holding a valid import licence.
“Initial investigations revealed the company possessed an import licence approved by Labuan Customs for the period from March 20, 2025 to March 19, 2026, with an authorised quota of 250,000 litres.
“However, further investigations found that the company had exceeded the approved quota by importing an additional 52,746.24 litres of liquor within the licence period,” she said, Tuesday.
Aspalila said the importation of liquor is subject to strict licensing requirements, including adherence to approved quotas and the use of tax stamps authorised by the Director-General of Customs, in accordance with Regulation 42(1) of the Customs Regulations 2019.
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She said the modus operandi involved declaring the goods through two Customs Form No. 1 submissions while transporting the liquor in three separate containers.
The case is being investigated under Section 138 of the Customs Act 1967.
