IPOH: The Perak Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has seized 1,220 litres of liquid, suspected to be diesel fuel and equipment worth RM132,446.80 in a raid at Kampung Kepayang here.
Perak Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said that the raid, under Ops Tiris 2025, was carried out in a workshop at 6.10pm on Aug 8 (Friday) following a week-long intelligence operation and monitoring by enforcement officers.
“The syndicate’s modus operandi was to obtain diesel at a low price of about RM1.80 per litre from dishonest lorry drivers who had stolen the fuel from their employers.
"The diesel was then sold to industrial buyers on the black market for about RM2.40 per litre,” he said in a statement Saturday (Aug 9).
During the inspection, officers discovered 1,220 litres of suspected diesel stored in IBC tanks mounted on two lorries.
Kamalludin added that a 21-year-old man, who admitted to being a lorry driver, failed to present any related documents, such as a licence, permit letter, or controlled goods storage permit, when requested by the enforcement officers.
"Following this, enforcement personnel seized the suspected diesel, two lorries and the IBC tanks with pumps, valued at RM132,446.80.
"The case will be investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for allegedly possessing or storing scheduled controlled goods (diesel) without written permission from the Controller of Supplies," he added.
He added that the ministry would not compromise with any party involved in the misappropriation of controlled goods and would ensure stern action, including prosecution in court.
"The public is urged to be the 'eyes and ears' of the authorities by providing information on such activities," he added.
