World · Malaysia Bureau
Police Shut Down 24 Illegal Mines, Seize RM119 Million in Assets
Authorities have dismantled an extensive illegal mining operation across 10 states, resulting in the arrest of 99 individuals and the confiscation of substantial assets valued at RM119 million.
LSN Malaysia ·
Police have successfully concluded a coordinated crackdown on illegal mining activities, shutting down 24 unlicensed mining operations spread across 10 states nationwide. The enforcement action, coordinated by the Royal Malaysian Police's central headquarters at Bukit Aman, represents a significant blow to the underground mining sector.
During the operation, authorities apprehended 99 individuals suspected of involvement in the illegal mining enterprises. The scale of asset seizure reflects the substantial financial stakes involved in the clandestine mining trade, with confiscated items and equipment valued at RM119 million.
The multi-state operation underscores authorities' intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, which has long posed environmental and security challenges across Malaysia. Police have not disclosed specific details regarding the locations or operational scale of individual mining sites targeted in the enforcement drive.
The arrests and asset seizures are expected to proceed through the legal system, with investigations continuing into the broader network of individuals and entities connected to the illegal operations. Authorities have indicated that such enforcement actions will remain a priority in tackling underground mining activities nationwide.