KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 288 raids were carried out by the General Operations Force (GOF) Central Brigade between Jan 1 and Aug 4, 2025, resulting in the arrest of 1,005 individuals and about RM1.1bil in items seized.
GOF Central Brigade commander Senior Asst Comm Hakemal Hawari said the operations spanned several states under the Central Brigade’s jurisdiction including Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor.
"Among the items seized were various types of contraband and illegal goods.
"It shows our unwavering commitment to curbing criminal activities that threaten national security and public wellbeing," he said in a statement.
He said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts by enforcement agencies to combat crime and protect the nation's borders.
"We also urge the public to play a proactive role by sharing information and acting as the 'eyes and ears' of security forces to ensure the country’s borders remain secure from illegal intrusions and illicit activities," he added.
On a related matter, SAC Hakemal said the Central Brigade has also intensified its strategic operations to combat smuggling-related crimes along Malaysia’s western maritime borders, particularly in the coastal areas of Selangor and western Johor.
"Our ongoing operations are focused on deterring cross-border criminal activities, especially human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM).
"Between Jan 1 and Aug 4, we conducted 10 operations in various parts of Selangor.
"It led to the arrest of 15 'tekong darat' (land-based human trafficking coordinators), comprising eight Malaysians and seven Indonesians — as well as the detention of 224 undocumented migrants," he said.
Further enforcement actions during two separate raids on June 21 and July 22 also led to significant drug seizures, he added.
"We seized 10.35kg of syabu, 3.6kg of ecstasy pills, and several vehicles believed to be linked to trafficking activities," SAC Hakemal said, adding that the GOF will work closely with other enforcement agencies to tighten border security.
