# Sabah Marine Police seize RM5.37m in smuggled goods

> Three coordinated raids across Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu uncover millions in untaxed cigarettes and liquor.
- Title: Sabah Marine Police seize RM5.37m in smuggled goods | Shortify
- Summary: Three coordinated raids across Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu uncover millions in untaxed cigarettes and liquor. Inter-agency cooperation between marine police…
- Keywords: sabah marine police, malaysian anti-corruption commission, smuggling, untaxed goods, sandakan, kota kinabalu, customs enforcement, cigarettes, liquor, seguntur river, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/17/sabah-marine-police-seize-untaxed-cigarettes-liquor-worth-rm537m/235485
- Published: 2026-09-17T10:57:14+00:00
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- Topics: sabah marine police, malaysian anti-corruption commission, smuggling, untaxed goods, sandakan, kota kinabalu, customs enforcement, cigarettes, liquor, seguntur river, news, world
## Massive haul of smuggled goods
Sabah Marine Police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission seized untaxed cigarettes and liquor worth nearly RM5.37 million across three raids in Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu this week.
## First operation nets 1.82 million cigarettes
On September 15 at 1:30 am, police raided an unregistered jetty along the Seguntur River in Sandakan and arrested a 45-year-old man. They seized 1.82 million cigarette sticks valued at RM2.564 million.
## Hidden speedboat reveals more contraband
Following the arrest, officers found a speedboat hidden among mangrove trees along the same river. It contained 1.73 million cigarette sticks worth RM2.326 million.
## Warehouse raid seizes liquor stockpile
On September 14, police raided an unnumbered warehouse in Kampung Dambai and seized 43,200 cans of untaxed liquor valued at RM478,506.
## Customs Act investigation underway
The case is being investigated under the Customs Act 1967. This marks part of a broader enforcement push, with 61 cases recorded between January and September 15 this year.
## Inter-agency cooperation proves effective
The success reflects intelligence sharing and strategic cooperation between marine police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in combating smuggling and untaxed goods distribution.

> the effectiveness of intelligence sharing and strategic cooperation with the MACC in strengthening enforcement efforts
## Enforcement push to intensify
Police plan to continue intensifying operations with greater emphasis on information sharing and inter-agency cooperation to further curb smuggling activities in the region.
## Key takeaway

Inter-agency cooperation between marine police and anti-corruption authorities is disrupting large-scale smuggling operations in Sabah.