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Philippine authorities arrested a police officer and businessman after intercepting a van carrying P1.9 million worth of contraband cigarettes at a checkpoint in Zamboanga del Norte on July 31.
Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has implemented stricter baggage screening protocols for all flight crew members after a Malaysian pilot was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle 25kg of ecstasy worth RM13.51 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are proposing a dedicated task force to enhance coordination on port enforcement and revenue collection, addressing vulnerabilities in border security.
Malaysia's anti-corruption and customs authorities are launching a coordinated task force to combat revenue leakages at ports through enhanced enforcement and transparency, addressing industry concerns over compliance gaps.
Vietnam has charged three jewellery shop owners and a gem certification employee as part of an expanded investigation into a cross-border diamond smuggling operation allegedly orchestrated by Indian nationals working with Hong Kong contacts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are establishing a joint task force to strengthen monitoring of enforcement activities and tax collection at the nation's key maritime entry points.
German customs authorities arrested a 22-year-old man at Berlin Airport in early June after discovering 16 kilograms of ketamine concealed in his luggage. The substance was being transported to Hong Kong via Zurich.
Thai authorities arrested a Russian man at Phuket International Airport after discovering 17.6 kilogrammes of cannabis concealed in two suitcases. The suspect admitted ownership of the contraband during questioning.
Malaysian Customs authorities have dismantled two smuggling syndicates, seizing RM2.57 million in contraband including counterfeit whisky and illegal tobacco in Kuala Lumpur.
Thai authorities have arrested a 31-year-old Myanmar national suspected of attempting to illegally export more than 23 million baht through the Mae Sai border crossing, with cash concealed in dried fish and potato cartons.
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Malaysian Customs has dismantled a sophisticated smuggling operation at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's free trade zone, confiscating 72 advanced AI servers worth RM52.9 million in what authorities say is a major breach of export controls.
Indonesian authorities have dismantled a significant drug trafficking network operating through Jakarta's main airport, arresting four foreign nationals and seizing RM22.7 million worth of etomidate in three coordinated operations between February and May.
Hanoi authorities have charged two women with smuggling hundreds of containers of frozen chicken feet worth US$13 million. The pair illegally distributed over 10,000 tonnes across Vietnam instead of re-exporting them as required by law.