KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has transferred six officers recently detained for alleged involvement in vape smuggling at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) cargo centre.
Customs director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin said they had been transferred to the department’s non-critical divisions effective Friday (Jan 24), and would not be stationed at KLIA again until investigations are completed.
Anis Rizana also stressed that the department will not compromise or protect officers involved in misconduct, breaches of integrity, or corruption.
"As an agency responsible for collecting the nation's revenue, all Customs personnel are entrusted to carry out this responsibility sincerely and efficiently, with full dedication and integrity,” it said in a statement.
On Wednesday, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) busted a vape smuggling syndicate at the KLIA cargo centre with 14 arrests, including six Customs officers, suspected of colluding in illegal activities.
The syndicate was uncovered through Ops Airways, which saw all male suspects, aged between 20 and 60, arrested in raids around KLIA and Putrajaya.
Tax revenue losses incurred due to the syndicate are estimated at RM8 million. - Bernama
