Two arrested for distributing RM1.07 million in untaxed liquor using garbage truck

Malaysian police have uncovered a significant operation smuggling untaxed liquor, using an unusual method: a garbage truck. Two men were arrested in Kajang during raids that resulted in the seizure of illicit alcohol valued at over RM1.07 million.

The operation, conducted by the Federal Reserve Unit (PGA) of Bukit Aman on July 21, targeted locations believed to be storage and distribution hubs for the untaxed beverages. The suspects, aged between 42 and 62, were apprehended along with a one-ton Isuzu truck used for deliveries, a Toyota Altis, 1,361 boxes containing 32,664 cans of various liquor brands, and three mobile phones.

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This is the first time authorities have detected a modus operandi using a garbage truck to conceal the distribution of untaxed liquor.

Datuk Seri Mohd. Yusri Hassan Basri, Director of the Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA), stated that the syndicate's use of a garbage truck to disguise their activities marks a new modus operandi. He noted that this tactic highlights the syndicate's constant search for new methods to avoid detection by authorities.

From January to June this year, the PGA recorded 82 cases involving untaxed liquor seizures nationwide, totaling RM14.52 million, with 87 individuals arrested. Police encourage the public to continue reporting information to help combat the smuggling and sale of untaxed alcoholic beverages.

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This tactic clearly shows that syndicates are always looking for new methods to avoid being detected by the authorities.