The Sarawak General Operations Force seized RM40.39 million worth of contraband and illicit goods in 24 raids from Aug 1 to 13. GOF Sarawak Brigade commander SAC Lim Bak Phai said the operations covered 11 districts, including Kuching, Padawan, Kota Samarahan, Lundu, Bau, Serian, Bintulu, Miri, Betong, Sri Aman and Sarikei. The operations led to 31 arrests. The biggest haul came from Op Taring Chiller: 573.85 tonnes of frozen goods, including chicken, beef, fish, mutton, squid and crabs, worth about RM33.9 million. Twelve people were arrested in that operation, with the cases handed to the Sarawak Department of Veterinary Services for investigation. Other seizures included 7,500 litres of diesel, untaxed cigarettes and alcohol, timber, subsidised goods and swiftlet nests. The cases were referred to the relevant agencies under the Customs Act, Control of Supplies Act and other state laws. Location: 11 districts across Sarawak, including Kuching and Kota Samarahan Details: The raids ran from Aug 1 to 13 under several enforcement operations. [image: 1786701905005-pga-sarawak-contraband.jpg] Photo: The Borneo Post Source: The Borneo Post Malay report: Utusan Borneo What do you think?

Police seized about RM92,000 worth of suspected untaxed cigarettes and alcohol during a Bau raid. [image: 1785470823330-bau_contraband_20260731.jpg] Source: Sarawak Tribune An 18-year-old shop worker was detained after police inspected a premises in Bau on July 30. Bau police chief Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman said the raid was carried out at about 10.15am under Op Taring Alpha 1 and 2 by the General Operations Force Sarawak Brigade Intelligence Branch. Police said the worker could not show valid ownership or customs documents for the goods. The seizure involved 212 cartons of cigarettes and 99 cartons of assorted alcoholic beverages, all believed to be untaxed. Investigation Police said the suspect had worked at the premises for about two months with a monthly salary of RM1,700. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. Police will also apply to remand the suspect under Section 116C of the same Act. Location: Bau Details: 212 cartons of cigarettes and 99 cartons of alcoholic drinks seized Source: Sarawak Tribune What do you think?