PASIR MAS: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry recorded RM14.9mil in seizures under Ops Tiris 3.0 from January to March 15 this year.
Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said a total of 12,252 inspections were carried out, with 433 cases reported, including smuggling of controlled goods such as petrol and diesel.
"During the period, 120 arrests were also made, including offences under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122)," he told reporters after visiting a petrol station and illegal depots along the Rantau Panjang border here on Saturday (April 4).
Armizan said seizure values under Ops Tiris 3.0 last year and in 2024 declined due to proactive cooperation with various security agencies, such as the General Operations Force (GOF).
"Although seizure values have declined, we are not taking the matter lightly, as there are risks arising from the ongoing global energy crisis.
"Therefore, the government is activating contingency plans to ensure the sustainability and security of energy supply to meet domestic needs," he said.
In ensuring supply continuity, Armizan said the government's key focus is not only to maintain supply stability but also to take immediate steps to tighten control and monitoring of distribution.
"Beyond existing enforcement to curb manipulation of controlled goods, the risk of leakages is increasing following the West Asia conflict, which has triggered a global energy crisis," he said. – Bernama
