Sarawak: The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade seized over 342,000 litres worth about RM1.8 million under Op Tiris conducted at several locations in Sarawak since March 16 until yesterday. Its commander, SAC Lim Bak Phai, reported that various assets and equipment, including tanker lorries, heavy machinery, and skid tanks worth almost RM17.5 million, were also seized.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the brigade recorded 58 cases with 69 arrests during the operation. One of the major successes was the seizure of a tugboat in Bintulu that was used to store 20,000 litres of diesel without a valid permit. The operation also recorded seizures of over 5 tons of subsidised cooking oil worth almost RM40,000 and over 7 tons of coarse sugar worth over RM31,000, with an overall seizure value of RM950,000.

The operation managed to track down various modus operandi used by syndicates, including storing, transfer, and distribution of diesel without permits. This activity is believed to involve a network of misappropriation of controlled items in the state. All suspects arrested and seizures have been handed over to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry for further action and investigation under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.