RM20.57 million worth of ganja seized at KLIA Free Trade Zone

Customs officials at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Free Trade Zone seized 210kg of ganja buds worth RM20.57 million on March 15, hidden in pet food and snack packages. The cargo, declared as recycled clothing from a Southeast Asian country and bound for Europe, marked the largest ganja bud seizure at KLIA this year. No arrests have been made, and the case is under investigation per Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Customs is collaborating with police to trace those responsible.

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Quotes:

1. “Customs officers conducted checks at a cargo terminal in the KLIA Free Trade Zone and discovered the contraband,” – Dr Ahmad Taufik Sulaiman.
2. “We urge the public to help us combat smuggling of drugs, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages. Smuggling not only causes national losses but also endangers people,” – Dr Ahmad Taufik Sulaiman.

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