Sarawak PGA seizes RM5.77 million in contraband

The Sarawak Brigade of the General Operations Force (PGA) has recorded 26 successful operations between October 1 and October 14, 2026, resulting in the seizure of contraband valued at approximately RM5.77 million.

According to Sarawak PGA Brigade Commander SAC Datuk Lim Bak Phai, the operations led to the arrest of 35 individuals, consisting of 24 locals and 11 foreign nationals. The offenses identified include the storage and sale of untaxed cigarettes and liquor, diesel misappropriation, rice smuggling, immigration violations, migrant smuggling, drug possession, and the distribution of frozen products without valid permits.

Key operations included:

• Op Taring Alpha: Conducted across several districts including Kuching, Miri, and Sibu, seizing over 7,500 cartons of cigarettes and approximately 30,957 liters of liquor, valued at RM4.11 million.

• Op Taring Bravo: Targeted Limbang and Lundu, seizing 64,000 liters of diesel and 25,000 kilograms of rice, valued at RM824,780.

• Op Taring Batas/Awas: Focused on drug and immigration offenses in Serian.

• Op Taring Chiller: Seized 2,060 kilograms of frozen chicken and processing equipment in Kuching and Miri, valued at RM702,230.

All detainees and seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.