KUNAK: A total of 10 individuals have been arrested, while the combined value of seized items, fines, and estimated penalties reached RM269,439.26 during an extensive operation by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) in this district on Tuesday night.
The Sea Sweep Operation and Integrated Operation involved 202 officers and personnel from 19 enforcement departments and agencies who conducted raids on business premises as well as land and sea areas.
ESSCOM Commander, DCP Datuk Victor B Sanjos said that six individuals were arrested by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) for violations under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 following checks on 64 people.
He noted that four additional individuals were arrested by police under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 following inspections of 12 premises and 60 individuals.
“The Sabah Department of Labour (JTK) recorded five compound cases worth RM170,000 resulting from inspections of 10 business premises involving 45 workers.
“The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized cigarettes with an estimated value including duty of RM30,939.26 from inspections of six premises,” he said in a statement on Wednesday..
According to him, the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) also issued a compound of RM5,000, while the Kunak District Council imposed a fine of RM500 against a premise operating without proper licensing.
Members of the public with information regarding suspicious activities can contact the ESSCOM Operations Centre at 089-863181 or WhatsApp 011-63311072.
