KUANTAN: Seven men, including five Bangladeshi nationals, have been arrested to assist in the investigation into an iron factory suspected of operating illegally on state government-owned land in Taman Saga, Bentong, on Wednesday (Feb 26).
The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) said, in a Facebook post, that all seven were arrested in a raid at 11.30am Wednesday during an integrated operation conducted by the 7th GOF Battalion together with the Pahang State Enforcement Unit (UPNP).
Those detained include the owner and supervisor of the premises as well as five employees aged 24 to 52 years old.
"Inspection results revealed hundreds of processed iron rods and iron-processing equipment at the premises, with an estimated value of RM520,000," the post said.
The suspects and the confiscated goods were taken to the Bentong district police headquarters for further action, and the case is being investigated under Section 425 of the National Land Code.
The GOF also said it would intensify efforts to curb illegal iron processing activities from becoming rampant in the country. – Bernama
