Authorities in a long fight with contraband runners


Sack race: Two suspected smugglers carrying gunny sacks across the Malaysian side into the Thai border at Badang Besar, Perlis.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian authorities have their hands full in combating smuggling rings.

Just last month, Sabah Customs officials seized 62 containers containing, among others, beer, cigarettes, rice and tyres worth more than RM42mil including tax.

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