23-07-2025
GOF seizes vape liquid, devices worth RM125,000 in Tanah Merah, Kelantan
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) has seized 1,242 units of vape liquid and 36 boxes of electronic cigarettes from premises in Jalan Jeli Kelewek, Tanah Merah.
South-East Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid (pic) said the seizure was carried out under Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan at 10.15pm on Monday (July 21).
He said an inspection of the premises found a 43-year-old local man present without any valid ownership documents and authorisation to possess and store the items from the Tanah Merah District Council.
"A total of 1,242 units of liquid and 36 boxes of vape devices were found in the premises. The total seizure is estimated to be worth RM125,000 and the items have been handed over to the district council for further action.
"The case is being investigated under Sections 3(1) and 8(1) of the council's Business and Industrial Trade Licensing By-Laws 2019,' he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 23). – Bernama
