Frozen food worth RM656,000 seized in Kota Marudu

KOTA KINABALU (Sept 121): The Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 2,971 boxes of frozen food of various brands in a raid at a premises in Kota Marudu today.

In the 10am operation, the frozen goods — believed to have failed to comply with proper storage conditions — were estimated to be worth RM656,197.

Sabah Region 4 PPM Commander, Assistant Commissioner Nazri Ibrahim, said the raid was conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Veterinary Department.

He said the premises were found to be operating in violation of the Food Act 1983 and the Animal Enactment 2015.

“A 70-year-old man was also arrested for failing to submit any documents related to the importation and storage of the frozen food. Further investigation found that all the seized items were imported from unrecognized countries,” he said in a statement.

Investigations are ongoing under the Food Act 1983 and the Animal Enactment 2015.

Nazri stressed that Region 4 PPM remains committed to combating smuggling activities that pose risks to food safety and public well-being.

He also urged the public to continue cooperating with the authorities by providing information to help curb smuggling activities.

-Agency