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Frozen chicken trader arrested in Kelantan over alleged Thai imports
Authorities in Kota Bharu have detained a trader suspected of illegally sourcing between 300 and 500 tonnes of frozen chicken from Thailand. The arrest follows a raid conducted in the Pasir Tumboh area.
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A frozen chicken trader operating in Pasir Tumboh, Kota Bharu, has been taken into custody following investigations into alleged unauthorised imports from Thailand. The suspect is believed to have obtained substantial quantities of frozen poultry, with preliminary estimates suggesting between 300 and 500 tonnes were involved in the operation.
The arrest came after enforcement officers conducted a raid on the trader's premises in the Kelantan district. Details regarding the trader's identity and the specific charges to be preferred have not been disclosed at this stage.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about illegal food imports into Malaysia, particularly frozen poultry products. Authorities have ramped up monitoring at border points and distribution centres to prevent unauthorised agricultural goods from entering the domestic supply chain.
Investigations into the matter are continuing, with further updates expected as the case progresses through the appropriate legal channels.