KUNAK: The Sabah Marine Police (PPM) Region 4, together with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), foiled crude palm oil (CPO) misappropriation incident in a joint operation, Monday. Authorities carried out the raid at around 2.30pm at a location believed to be the storage area and seized 23.9 metric tonnes crude palm oil.
PPM Region 4 Commander ACP Mohd Nazri said they also seized several vehicles believed to be used in the operation.
“Two local men aged between 25 and 38 years old were arrested to facilitate in the investigations.
“The seized items are estimated to be worth RM1.15 million,” he said in a statement, Tuesday.
He said the PPM Region 4 remains committed in combatting palm oil smuggling which results in financial loss for the country.
“We welcome the efforts of the community to share information regarding any criminal activity so action could be taken,” he said.
PPM Region 4 Commander ACP Mohd Nazri said they also seized several vehicles believed to be used in the operation.
“Two local men aged between 25 and 38 years old were arrested to facilitate in the investigations.
“The seized items are estimated to be worth RM1.15 million,” he said in a statement, Tuesday.
He said the PPM Region 4 remains committed in combatting palm oil smuggling which results in financial loss for the country.
“We welcome the efforts of the community to share information regarding any criminal activity so action could be taken,” he said.