LABUAN — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Labuan, in collaboration with the police, successfully crippled an illegal diesel storage operation during a raid on 9.45am at a house in Kampung Tanjung Aru here today.
The joint operation, conducted under Ops Tiris 4.0 (Bersepadu) and Op Keberhasilan, was launched based on intelligence gathered by the Labuan KPDN intelligence unit, with assistance from the Lubuk Temiang police station.
Labuan KPDN Director Junaidah Arbain said a thorough inspection of the premises led to the discovery of three Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tanks, each with a 1,000-litre capacity, filled with a liquid suspected to be diesel.
“The raiding team also seized three electric pumps complete with hoses, a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and an modified vehicle fuel tank, all believed to have been used to transfer the controlled substance. The total volume of diesel seized is estimated at 2,870 litres,” she said in a statement today.
Junaidah added that no suspects were present at the location during the raid, and the premises is suspected to have been used as a transit point for temporary storage before the fuel is transferred elsewhere.
All items, including the suspected controlled substance, were seized for further investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 [Act 122]. The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM106,570.50.
The case is being investigated for suspected illegal possession and storage of scheduled controlled goods without a valid licence or permit.
Under the Act, individuals found guilty face a fine of up to RM1 million, imprisonment for up to three years, or both for the first offence, while corporate entities face a maximum fine of up to RM2 million.
Junaidah issued a stern warning against any involvement in the misappropriation of controlled goods, including unauthorised storage, transfer, or sale.
She emphasised that KPDN will continue to intensify enforcement operations and will not compromise with any individuals or syndicates attempting to exploit subsidised goods at the expense of the public and national interest.
