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Two held in 2,400-litre diesel smuggling bust in Johor
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has thwarted an illegal fuel diversion scheme in Senai, leading to the arrest of two suspects. Authorities recovered approximately 2,400 litres of diesel in the operation.
LSN Malaysia ·
JOHOR BAHRU — Enforcement officers from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) have dismantled a diesel misappropriation operation in Senai, resulting in two arrests on September 15.
The ministry's swift intervention prevented the illegal diversion of some 2,400 litres of fuel, which authorities suspect was intended for black-market sale. The operation underscores ongoing concerns about fuel theft and smuggling in the region, which diverts resources and undermines market stability.
The two detainees are currently assisting investigators as the ministry pursues further inquiries into the scheme's scope and possible connections to larger smuggling networks. KPDN has intensified its monitoring efforts across strategic locations in Johor to combat such illicit activities.
The case reflects the ministry's commitment to protecting Malaysia's fuel supply chain and ensuring equitable access to subsidised and controlled commodities. Authorities have urged the public to report suspicious fuel-related activities to relevant enforcement agencies.