Over two tons of illegal fireworks, firecrackers seized in Kelantan

PASIR MAS: The Customs Department seized 2,159 kilogrammes of firecrackers and fireworks worth RM21,595 from suspected smugglers at the country’s northern border, with unpaid duty estimated at RM14,036.75 on Sunday (Jan 8).

Kelantan Customs Director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said acting on public information and surveillance, a team from the Rantau Panjang Regional Enforcement Division stopped a three-tonne lorry and a four-wheel drive at Kampung Padang Pak Amat in Pasir Puteh at about 9.50pm.