Illegal cigs worth RM650,000 seized in JB


  • Nation
  • Monday, 06 May 2019

Asst Comm Paul Khiu Khon Chiang (middle) showing the illegal cigarettes that was seized during the raid.

JOHOR BARU: The marine police have seized 6,400 cartons of illegal cigarettes from China worth almost RM650,000 inside a lorry during a raid at Taman Ungku Tun Aminah here.

Its Region 2 Commander Asst Comm Paul Khiu Khon Chiang said a lorry driver, 33, was arrested during the raid, which was conducted at about 11.35pm on Saturday night.

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