KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Customs Department has thwarted attempts to smuggle liquor and frozen chicken valued at RM1.32mil in four separate raids at Sepanggar Port here.
Sabah Customs assistant director-general Siti Mang said the method used for smuggling 7,010 cartons of various liquor brands involved making false declarations on Customs forms. Additionally, 28,000kg of frozen chicken was brought into the country without an import permit issued by the Veterinary Services Department.
“The first seizure occurred during an inspection of a container at Sepanggar Port on Nov 12, which uncovered 2,500 cartons of undeclared liquor worth RM376,233.
“The second case took place on Dec 3, 2024, when a team of officers from the Kota Kinabalu Enforcement Division detained and inspected a container at the Customs inspection area,” she said.
Siti said inspection of the container revealed that the liquor was believed to be in violation of regulations under the Customs Act 1967.“The liquor for this case amounted to 2,500 cartons, equivalent to 19,200 litres and estimated to be worth RM72,768, with a total tax of RM297,676,” she added.
Siti said the third seizure, on Nov 20, uncovered 2,010 cartons of branded liquor with an estimated value of RM292,088 including tax. The fourth seizure saw the enforcement team seize 28,000kg of frozen chicken worth RM285,600 including tax on Dec 6, Bernama reported.
