Kelantan: A total of 67,077 kilogrammes (kg) of cooking oil was seized in 54 cases under Ops Tiris 4.0 (Integrated) in Kelantan from March 16 to Aug 31, with the seizures valued at RM183,571.40. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Kelantan branch director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf said the amount represented the highest quantity of controlled goods seized during the operation.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, diesel recorded the second-highest seizure, involving 47,494.40 litres in 46 cases valued at RM230,704.67, while 9,874.63 litres of petrol were seized in 96 cases, valued at RM36,788.96. In addition, 5,228 kg of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) valued at RM10,133.20, 1,663 kg of sugar valued at RM4,738.75, and 30 kg of flour valued at RM105 were also seized.
Hanif stated that this operation demonstrates the state KPDN's commitment to curbing leakages and misuse of controlled goods, as well as ensuring that subsidised supplies are not misappropriated. He reported that overall, Ops Tiris 4.0 recorded seizures of controlled goods and assets worth RM3.38 million, following 12,873 inspections of premises and vehicles.
The operation also resulted in 222 cases and 90 arrests, while 193 vehicles were impounded after being detected as involved in smuggling activities. Of the total, KPDN recorded 91 cases with 30 arrests and seizures worth RM2.8 million. The General Operations Force (PGA) recorded 103 cases and 58 arrests, with seizures worth RM352,829.50, while the Royal Malaysia Police recorded eight cases, two arrests, and seizures worth RM193,419.23.
Further details revealed that the Marine Police Force recorded 19 cases with no arrests and seizures worth RM9,732.90, while the Malaysian Armed Forces recorded one case with no arrests, involving seizures worth RM339.30. Hanif added that the state KPDN would continue to intensify integrated enforcement operations with strategic agencies to curb the misuse of controlled goods in the state. He also urged the public to channel information on activities involving the misappropriation or misuse of controlled goods to KPDN for further action.