The Marine Police Force (PPM) recorded 7,627 seizure cases involving goods worth approximately RM525 million between January and September this year, reflecting continued enforcement efforts against smuggling and other illegal activities in Malaysian waters.
Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the seizures involved various offences detected through operations conducted nationwide by the Marine Police.
The enforcement efforts targeted activities including smuggling, illegal fishing and other cross-border crimes, particularly in coastal areas and waterways that could be exploited by criminal networks.
Authorities said continuous surveillance, intelligence gathering and cooperation between enforcement agencies remain important in preventing Malaysia’s maritime borders from being used for illegal activities.
The Marine Police will continue strengthening its operations and enforcement presence to combat cross-border crime, protect the country’s waters and prevent illegal goods from entering or leaving Malaysia.
