PETALING JAYA: More than 64,000 litres of subsidised diesel have been seized in a raid on a suspected illegal distribution operation in Kedah.
Bukit Aman Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) commander Senior Asst Comm Datuk Mohd Zaki Ashar said four suspects were arrested at an industrial area in the state on Wednesday (Nov 11).
“Those arrested comprised three local men and a foreign national, who are believed to have been working as lorry drivers, workers and the owner of the premises.
He said a search of the premises led to the seizure of two tanker lorries containing about 4,500 litres and 14,000 litres of diesel respectively.
Police also seized three skid tanks containing approximately 18,000 litres, 13,000 litres and 14,000 litres of diesel respectively, as well as an intermediate bulk container (IBC) holding about 600 litres.
“The total amount of diesel seized was estimated at 64,100 litres, while the overall value of the seized items and diesel was estimated at RM439,085,” he said in a statement on Friday (Nov 13).
SAC Mohd Zaki said the suspects were handed over to the Kuala Muda police district headquarters and the Kedah office of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry for further investigation.
“Investigations are also focusing on the role of each suspect and whether other individuals or a wider network were involved in the alleged diesel subsidy abuse,” he said.
