KUDAT: A total of 18 drums, each with a capacity of 200 litres and filled with petrol, were found floating at the river estuary of Kampung Pagason, Pitas near here by the General Operations Force (PGA) Kudat.
The Kudat branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) received the case handover under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 from Company C, Battalion 16, PGA Kudat.
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KPDN District Enforcement Chief Officer Nazatul Shima Karim said the case involved an ownerless seizure (RTT) and controlled goods exhibits consisting of 3,600 litres of petrol estimated to be worth RM7,164.
She said the immoral activity was carried out in a rather remote area to confuse authorities and conceal smuggling activities from being detected by enforcement agencies.
The department expressed its highest appreciation to the PGA for its strategic cooperation and proactive action in strengthening and ensuring the success of Ops Tiris 4.0 in comprehensively combating any misappropriation of controlled goods in the country.
“At the same time, KPDN remains committed to strengthening enforcement to ensure the supply of controlled goods remains secure and reaches the target groups, especially in facing the challenges of economic uncertainty and the global energy crisis, which place pressure on supply chains and price stability.
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“KPDN Kudat Branch also welcomes cooperation from the public in channeling information related to any misappropriation of controlled goods or misconduct by traders through official channels,” she said in a statement on Friday.
