29 Sarawak GOF operations net RM84.42 mln in seized goods, 41 arrested over two weeks

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Oct 2: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) Brigade seized goods worth an estimated RM84.42 million in just 17 days, with 29 operations uncovering illegal timber, diesel, untaxed cigarettes, liquor and frozen products.

Sarawak PGA Brigade Commander SAC Datuk Lim Bak Phai said the 29 operations were conducted over 17 days, from Sept 14 to 30.

“The operations led to 41 arrests, comprising 30 locals and 11 foreigners, involving various offences including the possession and sale of cigarettes and alcoholic beverages on which custom duties had not been paid, misuse of subsidised fuel, smuggling of controlled goods and frozen products, timber collection and processing without permits, immigration and drug offences, as well as the processing and sale of kratom water,” he said in a statement today.