Customs seizes RM4.6m worth of imported vehicles
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized 13 illegally stored import cars valued at approximately RM4.6 million following operations across the Klang Valley on March 15-16, with officials noting that duties and taxes were included in this total valuation of various models found beyond their permitted retention period; two company directors have been questioned under investigation for allegedly facilitating a liquor smuggling syndicate linked to these vehicles which had accumulated significant fines over time.
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1The Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized thirteen imported vehicles in Klang Valley raids on March 16.
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2These fourteen-vehicle seizure was valued at approximately RM4.6 million including duties and taxes, due to being stored beyond the permitted period.
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The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has seized thirteen imported vehicles worth approximately RM4.6 million after they were found to have been stored beyond the permitted period at a licensed warehouse in Klang Valley.
— [Mar 16, 07:50] SarawaktribuneCustoms officials are questioning two company directors following their raids on vehicles that exceeded legal storage limits and valued over RM4.6 million including duties and taxes.
— [Mar 16, 03:28] Kosmo.com.myThe Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized 13 imported vehicles worth approximately RM4.6 million after discovering they had been stored in a Klang Valley warehouse for over the permitted period of four years under an operation called Ops Terma, violating Sections 65(2) and Section 65(5)(d). Two company directors have since been summoned to provide statements while investigations continue regarding potential fines up to RM10 times customs duties or five times goods value.
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized thirteen imported vehicles valued at approximately RM4.61 million after they were stored beyond the legal 48-month limit in Klang Valley warehouses during raids from January to February under 'Ops Terma'. Two company directors have been summoned for investigation regarding violations of Section 65(2), 65(5) and potentially Sections 135, which carry significant fines or imprisonment.