MIRI: The Marine Intelligence Unit (URM) Region 5 on yesterday (April 11) seized 230 cartons of contraband beer worth RM37,597.80.
Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said in a statement, the contraband (beer brands Sagota and Kingway) was seized after URM officers stopped a white van at Miri Airport road.
“Upon further checking, the team found it was carrying 230 cartons of beer.
The driver, he added, had failed to show proof that the tax on the items had been paid, an offence under Section 135 (1) (d) of the Customs Act 1967.
The case has been referred to the Miri Criminal Investigation Department for further action.
Total worth of the items seized was RM72,597.80, including the value of the van.
