MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines
MMEA seized 46 barrels of subsidised petrol, amounting to 1,150 litres, left on a boat in the waters of Pulai Berhala in Sandakan.
Wed Jun 26 2024
MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate
The syndicate is believed to have smuggled in goods through Port Klang and evaded taxes estimated at RM3.5 billion over the past 10 years.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor
A foreigner and an Orang Asli man were among the six individuals detained by the Customs Department for selling various types of smuggled cigarettes and liquor.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan
Some locals who are helping the Afghans arrange for food and water to be secretly smuggled into the shelter under the cover of night.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos
The trafficked animals often arrive in dire conditions, strapped to smugglers' legs, in luggage wrapped up in cellophane or toilet papers.
Sat Nov 04 2023
Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle drugs worth RM2 mil at KLIA
Wong Pun Sian said a total of 60 green packages containing methamphetamine were found during an inspection.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days
The Tunisian coastguard said it had intercepted more than 2,500 migrants and arrested dozens of human smugglers following a major crackdown.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home
This form of return migration, which we call 'return smuggling', is a longstanding issue between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Malaysia to charge Thai nationals over mass graves, trafficking camps found in 2015
The discovery of camps and graves on the Thai side of the border in 2015 led authorities in Thailand to crack down on people smugglers.
Thu Jun 22 2023
88 individuals arrested, smuggled goods worth RM64.7 million seized in 20 days
35 raids were carried out in Selangor, Sabah and Perak by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of the Special Intelligence Investigation.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Three men arrested over attempt to smuggle prohibited items into prison using drones
Three men have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle prohibited items to a rehabilitation centre in Machang using drones.
Thu Dec 29 2022
More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico
Smugglers often tell migrants that they've reached Puerto Rico even though Mona island is uninhabited and inhospitable.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Rare US raid in Syrian gov't-held zone kills Islamic State arms smuggler
A rare US helicopter raid on a government-held village in Syria's northeast killed an Islamic State militant hiding out there.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege
Biden administration cracks down on groups fueling a record number of border crossings.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Johor cops seize smuggled cigarettes worth RM7.7 million
Kamarul Zaman said police confiscated about 51,000 cartons of cigarettes of various brands.
Tue Sep 06 2022