Kuala lumpur: Region Two Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 103,560 litres of diesel believed to have been misappropriated, along with various equipment worth a total of RM1.327 million, during Ops Taring Landai at two premises in Ulu Tiram yesterday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the operation was initiated following a public tip-off. A team from the Marine Intelligence Unit inspected the premises at around 12.30 pm. Initial inspection at one of the premises, involving a 36-year-old local man suspected to be the caretaker, revealed diesel stored in several tanks.

A subsequent inspection at the neighbouring premises uncovered a skid tank containing diesel. However, the 72-year-old man believed to own the premises could not produce valid documents related to the ownership of the material. All seized items have been handed over to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) for further action. The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.