Customs has successfully thwarted two separate smuggling operations, involving tobacco products, rice, grains, and ecstasy pills.
: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has successfully thwarted two separate smuggling operations, involving tobacco products, rice, grains, and ecstasy pills, with a total value exceeding RM3 million. The operations took place in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, in July and November.
“The total seizure amounted to 7,303 kilogrammes of tobacco products, worth RM325,000, and 7,580kg of basmati rice and cereals valued at RM351,700, with a total tax value of RM2,816,880,“ she said, at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Customs Complex today. Meanwhile, Norlela revealed that a raid conducted in July, at the Mail and Courier Centre, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, led to the discovery of ecstasy pills, weighing approximately 0.43kg, with a street value of RM71,810.
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