KPDN Raids Unlicensed Diesel Storage In Kuala Kedah

ALOR SETAR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Kedah Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 2,100 litres of diesel worth an estimated RM9,534 in a raid on a storage facility in Kampung Sematang Pinang, Kuala Kedah, yesterday.

State KPDN director Muhammad Nizam Jamaludin said the 6 pm raid was carried out with the General Operations Force (GOF) Battalion 1 following intelligence.

He stated that inspections at the premises revealed diesel stored in several interconnected intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).

“A local man in his 30s, who identified himself as the store owner, was also detained to assist with the investigation.

“He was found to have no permit or approval to store diesel, a controlled item, at the premises,” he said in a statement today.

Muhammad Nizam Jamaludin said the diesel, six IBC tanks and transfer equipment, valued at an estimated RM11,034, were seized for further investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.

​​​​-- BERNAMA