KUCHING: Three individuals were arrested, and various types of contraband alcohol valued at RM190,743.65 were seized in a raid at a premises in Bau on Aug 30.
Sarawak Customs director Datuk Sharifah Halimah Tuanku Taha said the operation was conducted together with the Bau District Police Headquarters (IPD).
“During the raid, the team discovered an estimated 7,111.22 litres of duty-unpaid alcoholic beverages inside a store of the premises, worth RM115,119.65.
“It is believed these alcoholic beverages were ready to be distributed, specially for the National Day celebration,” she said in a statement last Wednesday.
The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967, which carries a fine of not less than 10 times the custom duty sum or RM100,000, whichever is higher, and not more than 20 times of the custom duty sum or RM500,000, whichever is higher, or not less than six months in jail and a maximum five years’ jail or both, upon conviction.
The public can report any suspicious smuggling activity involving alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and fireworks at 1-800-88-8855 or the nearest Customs office.
