Sarawak GOF seizes RM84.42 million in illegal goods

The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) Brigade seized goods and equipment valued at approximately RM84.42 million during 29 operations conducted between September 14 and September 30. The raids resulted in the arrest of 41 individuals, consisting of 30 locals and 11 foreigners.

Offences uncovered during the operations included the illegal collection and processing of timber, the sale of untaxed cigarettes and liquor, misuse of subsidized fuel, smuggling of controlled goods, immigration violations, drug offences, and the production of ketum water.

Major components of the seizures included:

• Op Taring Libas: Focused on illegal timber in Tatau, Kuching, and Betong, seizing logs, machinery, and diesel worth RM76.83 million. • Op Taring Bravo: Seized diesel, machinery, and vehicles in Sri Aman worth RM3.79 million. • Op Taring Batas/Awas: Targeted various locations for immigration, drug, and smuggling offences, totaling RM2.18 million. • Op Taring Alpha: Seized untaxed cigarettes and liquor worth RM1.46 million. • Op Taring Chiller: Recovered frozen products in Miri worth RM158,995.

All suspects and seized items have been transferred to the relevant authorities for further legal action.