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The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Over 5,000 fake guns seized in raids in three states
KUALA LUMPUR: Polcie seized more than 5,000 imitation firearms in simultaneous raids on seven premises in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Johor yesterday, arresting six individuals, including four foreign nationals. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) director, Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the operation was carried out by the Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) to clamp down on the illegal online sale of fake guns. He said in the first raid on two premises around Kuala Lumpur, four foreign men were arrested, and 4,983 units of imitation firearms worth an estimated RM4,113,550 were seized. 'Also seized in the raid were 1,400 boxes of snack food in violation of regulations under the Food Act 1983. 'In the second raid on two business premises in Bandar Baru Bangi, a local man was arrested and 53 imitation firearms, estimated to be worth RM31,520, were seized. The premises were found to be operating without a valid business licence,' he said in a statement today. In the third operation at a residence in Batu Pahat, Johor, a local man was arrested and 15 imitation firearms worth RM15,000 were confiscated. Azmi said the total value of seizures from all three raids was estimated at RM4,160,070 and that all suspects, aged between 28 and 40, are being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, the Immigration Act 1959/63, the Food Act 1983, the Trade Licensing By-Laws, and the Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982. Preliminary investigations revealed that the imitation firearms were sold through online platforms over the past few months. Azmi also warned e-commerce and social media platform operators to monitor sales activities on their platforms and ensure illegal items are not sold. 'The public is also advised not to engage in the purchase or possession of imitation firearms and to report any relevant information to the police immediately,' he said. Azmi added that during the first six months of this year, Bukit Aman WCB/PSK JKDNKA conducted 153 raids, resulting in 233 arrests for various offences, including smuggling of non-duty-paid goods, sale of imitation firearms, and wildlife trafficking, with total seizures valued at RM433,351,837.61.
The Star
6 hours ago
- The Star
Five nabbed, over RM4mil in untaxed ciggies, booze seized
KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested five men in separate raids around Kuching on Monday (June 30) for their suspected involvement in smuggling and distributing untaxed cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, with total seizures valued at over RM4mil. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the raids were carried out by Bukit Aman's Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence together with the Sarawak General Operations Force under Ops Taring 1 and 2. In a statement, Azmi said the suspects, aged between 19 and 30, include four locals and one foreign national. They were detained at storage facilities and premises believed to be used for illegal distribution activities. Among the items seized were three lorries, 31,740 litres of various types of alcohol, 280,000 sticks of white cigarettes and 6,000 sticks of clove cigarettes, all suspected to be untaxed, with a total estimated value of RM4.03mil. Azmi said so far this year, 153 raids have been carried out nationwide by WCB/PSK, leading to 233 arrests and total seizures valued at over RM433mil, while urging the public to share information to help combat such crimes.- Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
House with hundreds of fake guns raided in Segambut
KUALA LUMPUR: A cache of imitation firearms was seized following a raid on a terrace house in Segambut on Monday (June 30). Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation) Senior Asst Comm Zairulnizam Mohd Zainuddin @ Hilmi said some of the fake weapons closely resembled actual firearms used by police. "Among the seized items were replicas of the Walther P99 pistol, M4 Carbine rifle and Colt AR-15. "We also seized a ball-bearing crossbow and a spear gun. These imitation firearms, if misused, could cause serious injury,' he told reporters at the scene. Three foreigners, including a woman in her 30s believed to be the caretaker of the premises, were arrested during the operation, he said. "The imitation firearms were believed to have been stored at the house for repackaging before being sold openly on social media platforms. "The prices of these weapons vary depending on quality and type. "We are still gathering data on their selling prices and the total quantity involved,' SAC Zairulnizam added. He said police have obtained a list of names and addresses of those who bought the fake weapons. "We urge them to come forward and dispose of fake weapons," he added SAC Zairulnizam also reminded social media platform providers to monitor the sale of illegal items on their respective sites and cooperate with the authorities. "If the situation persists, we will seek the assistance of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to take much sterner action," he said. Several other raids were also conducted in Selangor and Johor, he added.
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Three Foreigners Arrested, Hundreds Of Fake Firearms Seized In Segambut
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Police arrested three foreigners and seized hundreds of fake firearms, including Walther P99 pistols, M4 Carbines and Colt AR-15s in a raid on a terrace house in Segambut here this afternoon. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Investigation Intelligence deputy director SAC Zairulnizam Mohd Zainuddin said the three foreigners arrested, aged 35 to 45, included a woman and that several other locations in Selangor and Johor were raided simultaneously. "Police also siezed fake Heckler and Koch MP5 rifles, CZ, Glock 17, Sand Viper and Browning pistols,' he told reporters at the site of the raid today, adding that ball bearing crossbows and spear guns were also seized.
The Star
20-06-2025
- The Star
RM500mil worth of illegal e-waste seized
Major bust: Comm Azmi speaking at a press conference on Ops Hazard 2.0 in Bukit Aman. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: A staggering half a billion ringgit worth of illegal e-waste, including components and products, was seized in a nationwide operation involving 57 premises. Codenamed Ops Hazard 2.0, the multi-agency raid was spearheaded by the police's General Operations Force and uncovered a web of crimes, possible tax evasion and exploitation of foreign labour. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Comm Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said 453 people, aged between 16 and 70, were arrested, with 41 of them Malaysians, while the rest were foreigners from countries including Myanmar, Bangladesh, Cambodia and the Philippines. The Inland Revenue Board also estimated potential tax evasion losses of up to RM500mil linked to the illegal operations, he said. 'Among the offences detected were conducting illegal e-waste processing business, employing undocumented migrants and operating without valid business licences,' Comm Azmi said during a press conference at Bukit Aman yesterday. Seized items included RM240mil worth of e-waste products, RM182mil in components and RM82mil in various other assets. He said the latest operation brings the total value of seized e-waste materials since January to RM13.2bil, with 1,060 individuals detained. 'Ops Hazard 2.0 has increased the pressure on the illegal e-waste industry,' Comm Azmi said, adding that syndicates are adapting by using proxies, exploiting loopholes and possibly even receiving tip-offs ahead of raids. In some cases, targeted premises were found already closed when enforcement teams arrived, raising suspicions of information leaks. 'We will work with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to curb this problem. We also believe the syndicates have become more cautious since Ops Hazard 1.0,' he said. A total of 1,582 officers and personnel were involved in Ops Hazard 2.0. Meanwhile, Environment Department enforcement division director Rosli Zul revealed a worrying twist: seven of the raided premises were licensed e-waste processors, now under investigation for allegedly importing waste illegally. 'These facilities had valid licences, but we found some e-waste materials believed to have been smuggled in from overseas,' he said. 'We have to investigate further. If confirmed, it would represent a very serious violation of the law.' Malaysia, Rosli added, continues to be targeted by international e-waste syndicates. 'Over 600 containers have already been detected at Port Klang. Many were falsely declared as recyclable items but actually contained e-waste. 'Most of these illegal factories lack proper environmental control mechanisms. The pollution resulting from their operations is highly dangerous,' he warned.
