Authorities foil attempt to smuggle in 22 tonnes of pig carcasses in Johor


ISKANDAR PUTERI: Malaysian authorities have detained a lorry for bringing in 22 tonnes of pig carcasses worth almost RM600,000 from Singapore at Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) here.

The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) and Customs Department impounded the lorry on Sunday (March 31).

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