Attempt to Smuggle Internet Devices to Thailand Foiled; Seizures Reach RM102,000

In a significant bust along the Malaysia-Thailand border, the General Operations Force (PGA) and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department successfully thwarted a smuggling operation. The coordinated effort at the Tualang illegal jetty in Pengkalan Kubor saw the seizure of valuable satellite internet devices, preventing their illicit transfer to neighboring Thailand.

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The suspect, upon realizing he was detected, made a daring escape by diving into the Golok River and swimming towards the Thai side, evading capture.

The operation, which began with a routine patrol, quickly escalated when officers spotted a man unloading boxes onto a boat. The suspect, upon realizing he was detected, made a daring escape by diving into the Golok River and swimming towards the Thai side, evading capture.

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All confiscated goods, estimated at RM102,000, were brought to the Pengkalan Kubor PGA post for documentation.

Authorities confiscated 21 boxes of satellite internet devices, along with a boat and its engine, with an estimated value of RM102,000. These items have been handed over to the PGA for further processing and investigation under the Customs Act 1967. This seizure underscores the ongoing efforts to combat cross-border smuggling activities and maintain national security and economic integrity.

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The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(a) of the Customs Act 1967 and has been referred to the Customs Department for further action.