ALOR STAR: A Thai woman in her 40s has been detained for attempting to smuggle subsidised diesel using a pick-up truck fitted with a fake Malaysian registration plate in Kuala Nerang, Padang Terap, on Saturday.
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said the case was uncovered following a public tip-off and subsequent surveillance.
Its state director Muhamad Nizam Jamaluddin said initial monitoring found the vehicle refuelling at a petrol station before moving to the back of the premises.
“Checks showed the driver had switched a suspected fake Malaysian plate back to its original foreign registration after refuelling,” he said in a statement today.
He said the vehicle was fitted with a modified tank storing diesel.
“A total of 273 litres of diesel had been sold in a single transaction to the vehicle, an offence under Supply Controller Directives that limit daily sales to locally-registered vehicles.
“An investigation paper has also been opened against the station operator.
“The team seized 273 litres of diesel worth RM791.73, a pick-up truck, purchase receipts and business documents.
“The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM30,791.73,” he added.
The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
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