Maqis seizes 200kg of smuggled dried flower buds and leaves in Penang


BUTTERWORTH: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has foiled an attempt to bring in agricultural products worth around RM5,000 at the Butterworth Wharf warehouse, here.

Penang Maqis director Zarina Ramli said her enforcement officers found 200kg of dried flower buds and leaves from India estimated to be worth RM5,000.

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