RM11.8mil worth of aluminium, machinery seized in Perak raid
The operation, conducted under Op Hazard, was led by the Intelligence Branch of Battalion 3 of the GOF, with support from the Northern Brigade GOF Intelligence Branch, Battalion 1 GOF, the Perak Department of Environment (DOE), and the Batu Gajah District Council.
GOF Northern Brigade Deputy Commander Assistant Commissioner Shamsul Baharin Aman said the raid was carried out yesterday in the Pengkalan Industrial Area 4, Pusing.
Shamsul said the factory had allegedly been operating without the required licences and permits under the Environmental Quality Act 1974.
"We also arrested a 37-year-old local man who identified himself as the factory manager for further investigation.
"We discovered and seized approximately 1,221.3 tonnes of aluminium, various scheduled waste materials, and processing machinery, including a lorry engine.
"The total value of the seized items is estimated at RM11,812,280," he said at a press conference at the factory today.
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