Negri cops destroy over RM6mil in contraband, bitcoin mining machines


Some of the contraband was destroyed at the state police contingent.

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan police have destroyed contraband and other seized items from 37 cases, including equipment used for cryptocurrency mining, worth some RM6.25mil.

Deputy state police chief Senior Asst Comm Abd Khalid Othman said the contraband, which included liquor, beer and cigarettes, was destroyed as the cases which were reported between 2018 and 2021 have been disposed of by the courts.

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