KUCHING: The Sarawak Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) seized 657,050 kilogrammes (kg) of frozen food products without permits, valued at RM13.3 million, and detained two local men aged 55 and 70, during Op Taring Bravo, on Friday.
Its Commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang, in a statement, said the items were seized at a premises, believed used as a storage room, at the Kemena Industrial Estate in Bintulu, about 610km north of here.
“Following an inspection, the team found 47,500 boxes containing various chicken parts such as wing, thigh, liver and breast, and sausages. They also found 5,500 boxes containing various cuts of beef and 1,900 boxes of pork,” he said, adding the frozen food items, of different brands, were stored in freezer rooms at the premises.
The raid conducted at 8am on Friday also involved the Sarawak Department of Veterinary Services (JPVS) and the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department.
SPONSORED CONTENT Daily Express members: Enjoy 1 for 1 signature cocktails and more at Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu: DAILY EXPRESS is partnering with Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu to offer an exclusive deal for our members. Read more * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.