KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) seized 97 boxes of frozen chicken without halal certification and 34 tonnes of pork carcasses, valued at RM1.5 million, in an integrated operation in Kampung Baru Subang, Selangor, yesterday.
Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) Wildlife Crime Bureau (WCB) Commander, SAC Mohd Zaki Ashar, said the seizures followed raids on three separate premises in the area.
He said the operation was conducted in collaboration with various agencies, including the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), the Ministry of Health (MOH), and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). Other agencies involved were the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS), and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
“In addition to the frozen food items, police also confiscated three weighing scales and three one-tonne lorries, bringing the total value of the seizure to RM1.9 million,” he said in a statement today.
Mohd Zaki said 32 individuals, including three company owners and managers aged between 22 and 59, were detained to assist in the investigation.
He said several agencies involved in the operation also issued compounds for various offences detected at the locations.
All those arrested were taken to the Sungai Buloh District Police Headquarters (IPD) for further action.
Mohd Zaki said the success of the operation has effectively crippled a syndicate involved in smuggling, distributing, and selling contraband frozen food in the Klang Valley.
He added that authorities will continue to step up monitoring to ensure food safety and compliance with laws and regulations set by the relevant agencies. — Bernama
