Ops Tiris 3.0 seized over RM32 million in petrol and diesel and arrested 667 people in a nationwide crackdown on fuel smuggling
BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has seized petrol and diesel worth more than RM32 million in a major nationwide operation.
A total of 667 people were arrested under Ops Tiris 3.0, conducted from January 1, 2024 to March 27 this year.
KPDN deputy director-general of enforcement Shamsul Nizam Khalil said 38,615 inspections were carried out during the period, resulting in 1,371 recorded cases.
He stated that KPDN will continue to intensify integrated operations to curb any leakage, smuggling and misappropriation of petrol and diesel.
This effort is strengthened through strategic collaboration with other enforcement agencies.
These include the Royal Malaysia Police, Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, Road Transport Department, Immigration Department and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
He said inter-agency cooperation would enable the authorities to further tighten controls at all national entry and exit points. This is to prevent the smuggling of these controlled commodities.
Intelligence gathering, inspections and intensive monitoring are also being carried out at petrol stations and in identified hotspots.
Shamsul Nizam warned individuals and syndicates not to take advantage of the current conflict in West Asia.
“KPDN will ensure the stability of supply of controlled goods, namely petrol and diesel, in the market despite geopolitical uncertainties,” he said.
He added that the ministry has formulated aggressive strategies to address any potential disruptions to global fuel supplies that could impact the national economy.
