Marine Police nab duo for diesel-related offences in Sarikei, Miri; seized over 21,000 litres of fuel
KUCHING (April 24): Marine Police personnel seized over 21,000 litres of diesel and arrested two persons during operations in Sarikei and Miri.
Sarawak Marine Police commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the operation in Miri on April 23 involved a local man caught transporting diesel in a tanker truck without a valid permit.
'The tanker truck was carrying approximately 16,000 litres of diesel worth RM72,000 without authorisation from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN),' he said in a statement today.
He said the second arrest in Sarikei on April 22 involved another local man, who was found with 5,600 litres of diesel at a storage site.
'The fuel was stored in a metal tank equipped with a nozzle pump. Checks confirmed the site lacked any permits, licences or special approval from KPDN,' he added.
Ab Rahman said the both cases have been handed over to the ministry for further action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
He said under Section 21 of the Act, individuals found possessing, storing, or transporting controlled goods without a permit may face imprisonment, a fine, or both, upon conviction.
He called on the public to continue channelling information on activities involving the possession or distribution of controlled items without authorisation so that enforcement efforts can be carried out thoroughly and effectively. diesel kpdn marine police miri Sarikei smuggling
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