PGA Raids Factory In Batu Gajah, Seizes aluminium Worth RM10 Mln 

BATU GAJAH, July 17 (Bernama) -- The General Operations Force (PGA) seized approximately 1,221.3 tonnes of aluminium valued at nearly RM10 million in a raid on a metal processing factory in the Pengkalan 4 Industrial Area, Pusing, here yesterday.

PGA Northern Brigade Deputy Commander ACP Shamsul Baharin Aman said the enforcement operation at 7.30 pm involved personnel from the Intelligence Unit of the 3rd Battalion PGA, the Intelligence Unit of the Northern Brigade Headquarters, and the 1st Battalion PGA, with assistance from the Perak Department of Environment (DOE) and Batu Gajah District Council.

He said the premises were believed to be carrying out aluminium processing activities without a valid licence or permit issued by the Perak DOE under the Environmental Quality Act 1974.

“Inspection found a large quantity of aluminium, as well as equipment used in aluminium processing and production, at the premises. A 37-year-old local man who identified himself as the factory manager was arrested for further investigation.

“The seizure involved aluminium weighing around 1,221.3 tonnes. In addition, various machines and processing equipment, including a lorry engine, were also confiscated, bringing the total estimated value of the seizure to RM11,812,280,” he said at a press conference here today.

Also present were Perak DOE director Datuk Dr Mohammad Ezanni Mat Salleh and Commanding Officer of the 3rd PGA Battalion Bidor, Supt Azhar Hashim.

Shamsul Baharin said further investigations revealed that the factory had been operating since 2023, storing, processing, and producing metal materials for export with the help of 10 workers.

Meanwhile, Dr Mohammad Ezanni said the seized aluminium is believed to be scheduled waste under code SW 422, referring to metal mixtures with solvent waste — a category strictly prohibited from processing without proper licensing.

-- BERNAMA