Marine Police Seize RM2.95 Million In Frozen Meat And Diesel In Bintulu, Julau Raids

KUALA LUMPUR,MAY,2026 – Sarawak Marine Police Region Five seized frozen meat and diesel worth nearly RM2.95 million in two separate enforcement operations carried out in Bintulu and Julau.

Region Five commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the seizures involved suspected offences related to imported food products and controlled goods allegedly kept without valid documentation or permits. The total value of both seizures was estimated at RM2,947,980.

The first operation was carried out under Ops Taring Gelora at about 12.30pm at a warehouse located along Sungai Kemena in Bintulu. During the inspection, enforcement officers found eight containers at the premises, with four of them containing approximately 43,849.60 kilogrammes of frozen meat.

According to ACP Ab Rahman, a local man who was believed to be the caretaker of the premises failed to produce relevant documents for the imported goods. The case is being investigated under the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999.

Authorities also seized a pickup truck and a forklift believed to have been used to unload and handle the frozen food stock. The case has since been handed over to the Bintulu Division Veterinary Department for further investigation and action. The total value of the frozen meat seizure was estimated at RM2,932,480.

In a separate operation at about 12.40pm, enforcement personnel inspected a logging camp in Pakan, Julau, under Ops Taring Landai. The inspection led to the discovery of one clear plastic tank, four blue rubber drums and one steel drum containing about 2,300 litres of diesel.

ACP Ab Rahman said a local male worker failed to produce documents or permits authorising the possession and storage of the controlled goods. The case was referred to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living’s Sarikei Division for further action, with the diesel seizure valued at about RM15,500.

The two operations highlight continued enforcement efforts in Sarawak against suspected illegal storage, undocumented imported food products and controlled goods offences. Frozen meat imports are subject to documentation and safety regulations, while diesel is classified as a controlled item that requires proper permits for storage and possession.

ACP Ab Rahman also reminded the public that importing livestock products without a valid permit under the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999 can result in penalties including a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both upon conviction.

For controlled goods offences, possession or storage without approval under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 may lead to a fine of up to RM1 million or imprisonment of up to three years. Repeat offences can carry heavier penalties, including a fine of up to RM3 million or imprisonment of up to five years.

The latest seizures show that enforcement agencies are paying close attention to both food supply chain compliance and fuel control regulations in Sarawak. Further action will depend on investigations by the Veterinary Department and KPDN.