RM150,000 of contraband seized in Miri

By Brad Rantayy

MIRI, Feb 1: A total of 3,021 cartons of cigarettes and 16,492 cans of beer valued at RM150,000 were seized by the Miri General Operations Force (GOF) Battalion 12 on Wednesday.

The contrabands were seized from a building at Desa Indah 3, Permyjaya, here.

Sarawak GOF Brigade deputy commander ACP Mohd Saleh Mohd Hussain told reporters today that the seizure was made following a stakeout by three of their officers.

“The raid was conducted at 3pm on Wednesday, but the premises was empty, except for the contrabands items,” he said.

No arrest was made.

All the seized items have been referred to the Customs Department for further action. — DayakDaily