SANDAKAN: The Sandakan division of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) seized diesel, petrol and a lorry worth a total of RM61,704.52 at a petrol station at Checkpoint Batu 32 near Sandakan early yesterday.
According to its statement, during the 12.05am operation, 600 litres of diesel and 200 litres of petrol, believed to be for the purpose of resale, as well as an Isuzu Rigid lorry were confiscated.
“During the inspection, there was a transfer or purchase transaction being carried out in large quantities.
“Inspection reveals that the premises (lorry) did not possess a storage licence or permit storing scheduled controlled fuel item,” said the statement.
A 44-year-old local man, who was filling fuel was arrested during the operation to assist investigations under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. – Bernama
