Johor: The Johor branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has seized 903 cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from an illegal storage facility in the district, believed to have been misappropriated for industrial use. Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo confirmed that the LPG cylinders were seized during an operation conducted today under the KITA GEMPUR initiative, following intelligence gathered several days earlier and public complaints.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Lilis Saslinda revealed that the inspection identified that the facility was involved in storing and transferring subsidised LPG from 14-kilogramme (kg) cylinders into 50-kg cylinders. The investigation highlighted that the facility lacked the necessary licence or permit to store controlled goods. The operation led to the seizure of a total of 903 LPG cylinders, including both 14 kg and 50 kg capacities, along with several documents.

The seized goods are estimated to be worth up to RM80,000. Four foreign men, believed to be employees at the storage facility and in their 30s, were detained to assist in the investigation. Lilis Saslinda stated that the case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Further investigations are planned to identify individuals or companies involved in the distribution chain, including the source of the LPG.