Kedah KPDN Seizes Over 8,000 Litres Of Undocumented Diesel Worth Nearly RM40,000

ALOR SETAR, Oct 14 – The Kedah branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 8,190 litres of suspected undocumented diesel during a joint enforcement operation with the Marine Police Force (PPM) Region One in Kuala Kedah.

The seized fuel is valued at RM39,148.20. Officers also impounded a HINO lorry valued at RM50,000, bringing the total value of the seized assets to RM89,148.20.

The enforcement action took place at approximately 11:45 AM on Tuesday after PPM officers intercepted the lorry for a routine inspection.

Upon inspection, enforcement officers discovered approximately 8,190 litres of liquid believed to be diesel inside the vehicle. The lorry driver failed to present valid authorization or consignment documents for the fuel.

License Breach and Statutory Investigation

Following the vehicle interception, enforcement officers conducted a follow-up inspection at a business premises in Kuala Kedah:

• License Non-Compliance: The premises owner is suspected of failing to comply with controlled goods license conditions, specifically neglecting the statutory duty to maintain an accurate stock book.
• Statutory Investigation: Both cases are being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
• Ongoing Case Preparation: Investigative papers are currently being finalized before further legal action is initiated.
• Inter-Agency Enforcement: Kedah KPDN affirmed that it will continue strengthening joint operations with law enforcement bodies to prevent the diversion and misuse of subsidized supplies.

Members of the public with information regarding the illegal diversion or smuggling of controlled goods are encouraged to submit reports via WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, call the hotline at 1-800-886-800, or use the EZ ADU KPDN mobile application.

–NMT