Malaysian Authorities Seize Over 5000 Illegal E-cigarettes Worth $120k

Oct.09.2024
Malaysian Authorities Seize Over 5000 Illegal E-cigarettes Worth $120k
Malaysian PGA seized over 5,000 e-cigarettes worth $120k USD in a village. Believed to be smuggled from neighboring countries.

According to Berita Harian on October 9th, the Malaysian General Operations Force (PGA) seized over 5,000 e-cigarettes in a local village, with a total value of 525,000 ringgit (12,000 USD).


According to Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid of the PGA, the raid was conducted after a suspicious truck parked behind a house was discovered.


This batch of e-cigarettes is suspected to have been illegally smuggled into the country from a neighboring country with the intention of being sold in the local market. According to estimates, the total value of all seized items is 525,000 Malaysian Ringgit (120,000 US dollars).


The case is currently being investigated under Section 29(1) of the Minor Offences Act 1955, with seized items being transferred to the command center in Pengkalan Kubor for further processing.


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