LAHAD DATU: Marine police detained a man and seized subsidized oil following an operation, here, on Sunday.
Sabah Marine Region Four Commander, ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim in a statement said, while conducting Op Taring Landai, the Marine apprehended a Four Wheel Drive (4WD) that believed attempted to smuggle subsidized oil.
“The team detained the driver and seized goods estimated worth RM122,469.96.
“The case would be investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961,” he said.
Mohd Nazri in his statement also disclosed that the Kudat Marine has apprehended a boat near Laut Mangsee Reef. The team detained the boat skipper as believed possessing invalid documents.
He said, following an inspection on Merak Hati jetty, the Marine nabbed 14 foreign workers for possessing invalid documents.
“All the foreigners were handed over to the Crime Investigation Division of Kudat Police Headquarters for further action.
“Both cases were investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63,” he added.
In the meantime, Marine Sabah welcomes information from members of the public in efforts to prevent criminal activities.
