LAHAD DATU: Marine police here seized over 1.6 million sticks of illicit cigarettes and two vans, worth a total of RM2.08 million, during a pre-dawn operation at Batu 8, Jalan Silam on Thursday.
Two local men, aged 32 and 38, were also detained to assist with the investigation, said Sabah Region Four Marine Police Commander ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim.
The items were discovered inside two white vans during a 1am inspection, with the cigarettes packed in black plastic bags.
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He added that marine police remain committed to curbing smuggling and welcomed public cooperation in reporting unlawful activities.