The GOF Central Brigade seized goods worth over RM1.1 billion in 538 operations across five states and territories in 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Central Brigade of the General Operations Force seized goods worth over RM1.1 billion this year.
GOF Central Brigade Commander SAC Hakemal Hawari (pic) said the seizures resulted from 538 raids and operations conducted from January 1.
These operations spanned Selangor, the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor.
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A total of 1,649 individuals were arrested for various offences during this period.
The brigade executed several targeted operations throughout the year.
Ops Taring Nyah 1 in Selangor and Johor aimed to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants.
Ops Kontraban focused on curbing the smuggling of goods.
Ops Bersepadu Khazanah targeted offences related to wildlife and national resources.
Ops Hazard was conducted to address environmental crimes.
“These operations were conducted in coordination with other enforcement agencies at both inter- and intra-agency levels,” Hakemal said in a statement.
He stated this coordination follows a holistic approach to addressing cross-border crime.
The results demonstrate the GOF’s ongoing commitment to combating crimes that threaten national security.
Hakemal said these efforts also protect public well-being.
“The public is encouraged to support the police by providing information,” he added.
He urged the public to serve as the eyes and ears of the security forces.
This collaboration helps ensure the country’s borders remain secure. – Bernama
