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SATURDAY | JUNE 20, 2026

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RM13.4 million worth of contraband, e-waste seized

Teen girl seriously injured in robbery KOTA BHARU: A 15-year-old girl sustained serious injuries in a suspected robbery in Kampung Mesira, Palekbang, Tumpat. Tumpat police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie said the girl’s father, who is in his 50s, lodged a report after members of the public found her in a bush near an irrigation canal on Thursday. “The teenager left home for a walk at about 7am but did not return, prompting her family to begin searching for her at around 10am before they were informed of her discovery. “When the complainant arrived at the location, he found her semi conscious and suffering from serious injuries to the face, head and body. “She was taken to Tumpat Hospital for initial treatment before being transferred to Raja Permaisuri Zainab II Hospital in Kota Bharu for further treatment,” he said in a statement. Mohd Khairi said preliminary investigations indicated that the girl had allegedly been struck in the face and head with a stick by a suspect. – Bernama He added that the GOF would continue to intensify intelligence gathering and monitoring efforts to curb illegal logging activities and the operation of timber mills that violate regulations, resulting in losses to the country. – Bernama 4,000 logs seized in Gua Musang KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 4,000 logs of various sizes and species worth an estimated RM400,000 during a raid on a timber mill in the Gua Musang Industrial Area. GOF Southeast Brigade commander SAC Ahmad Radzi Hussain said the operation, conducted under O p Taring Wawasan Kelantan, was carried out by the GOF Battalion 8 Intelligence Unit from Pengkalan Chepa at about noon on Thursday. An inspection of the premises uncovered piles of logs suspected of having bypassed inspection by the Forestry Department. “A check by the Wood-Based Industry Unit of the Gua Musang Forestry Department confirmed that the logs did not bear the required hammer mark stamp, indicating they are believed to have escaped inspection by forestry officers. “A 55-year-old local woman, who claimed to be the owner of the mill, was detained to assist in the investigation,”he said in a statement. Preliminary investigations found that the woman had been operating timber processing activities at the mill, which was rented within the industrial area. The case is being investigated under Section 84 of the National Forestry Act 1984. “All seized logs have been handed over to the Gua Musang Forestry Department for further action,” Ahmad Radzi said.

MALACCA: Customs Department branch here has crippled cigarette, liquor and electronic waste (e-waste) smuggling activities through four separate cases involving seizures worth RM13.42 million, including duties and taxes. State Customs director Roslan Yusoff said the seizures involved various brands of cigarettes and liquor, as well as e-waste, uncovered The

individuals involved and determine the syndicate’s modus operandi. Members of the public who have lost cattle are urged to visit the Kubang Kerian Veterinary Department for identification purposes. “Those with information regarding the incident are urged to contact the nearest police station or the Pasir Puteh police headquarters to assist in the investigation,” he added. – Bernama platforms, including websites and mobile apps, believed to have been used by the syndicates to promote their activities. Website blocking and content removal measures will be carried out in cooperation with MCMC, he said. “Police will continue to intensify enforcement efforts to curb such activities, and members of the public are urged to channel information on gambling activities to the authorities.” – Bernama Port Klang from abroad at the end of April and were scheduled for shipment to several foreign destinations as well as domestic ports, including Kuching and Labuan, Bernama reported. Roslan said all seven containers were under transhipment status and had failed to submit manifest declarations to the department within the stipulated period. Four individuals representing shipping agent companies were detained to assist in investigations. In a separate case, Customs seized five containers at Port Klang containing 92,310kg of e-waste worth RM1.25 million. The shipment had been declared in shipping documents as iron and steel products. A man in his 40s and a woman in her 20s, both representing a shipping agent company, were also detained to assist in investigations. Customs further seized 50,378 cigarettes and 36,686 litres of various liquor brands worth RM1.53 million, including duties and taxes, during raids on three premises in Seberang Perai, Penang and Baling in Kedah on April 23 and 24. In another operation, authorities seized 249,600 cigarettes of various brands concealed in a Toyota Vellfire multipurpose vehicle at the Ayer Hitam toll plaza in Johor on May 8. The seizure was estimated to be worth RM290,000, including duties and taxes. The driver, a man in his 40s, was detained to assist in investigations. Roslan said the cases were being investigated under various provisions of the Customs Act 1967. Upon conviction, offenders face fines and imprisonment.

during enforcement operations conducted between April and May. “The biggest success involved the seizure of seven containers with 8.82 million cigarettes and 65,614.8 litres of various liquor brands, valued at RM10.35 million, including duties and taxes, on May 18 and 21,” he told a press conference in Ayer Keroh on Thursday. Investigations found that the containers had been brought into

o Four enforcement operations uncover smuggled cigarettes, liquor and electronic waste across several states

Roslan (centre) showing the seized contraband during the press conference. – BERNAMAPIC

Police arrest five, recover 32 stolen cattle KOTA BHARU: Police arrested five individuals and retrieved 32 head of allegedly stolen cattle during a special operation in Bachok. The operation led to the arrest of five local suspects comprising four men and one woman.

cows were found tied to oil palm trees with ropes,” he said in a statement. Preliminary investigations indicate that the cattle are believed to belong to nearby villagers who had previously reported them missing. Police are currently verifying ownership and tracing the livestock owners. The case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft, while further investigations are underway to identify other been taken to their respective district police headquarters for documentation and further investigation under Sections 6(1) and 6(3) of the Betting Act 1953, as well as Section 4(1)(c) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. Investigations are also being conducted under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, he added. Police have identified 42 digital

All five were detained at two locations – a house along Jalan Kandis in Kampung Telong and another in Kupang Cherang Sepulai, Bachok. “Based on initial investigations and information obtained from the suspects, police proceeded to an oil palm plantation in Kampung Gong Nyatoh, Telong, Bachok, where 32 Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), to monitor gambling-related promotions and advertisements on social media. “Since the operation began, a total of 52 raids have been conducted, resulting in the arrest of 58 suspects comprising 54 men and four women. “Police also seized RM25,684.65 in cash and uncovered betting credits worth RM488,582.47,” he said in a statement. Kumar said all those arrested had

Pasir Puteh police chief Supt Saari Yaacob said the operation was carried out between 3am and 4am on Thursday by the D4 Branch of the Kelantan police contingent headquarters Criminal Investigation Department in collaboration with the Pasir Puteh police headquarters Criminal Investigation Division.

58 held in World Cup gambling crackdown KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested 58 individuals suspected of involvement in illegal sports betting and online gambling syndicates linked to the Fifa World Cup 2026.

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar said all suspects were detained under Op Soga XI, a nationwide operation launched on June 11 and scheduled to run until July 19. He said the operation is being carried out in collaboration with other enforcement agencies, including the