Rantau Panjang: Three local men were arrested on suspicion of smuggling nearly 2,000 kg of pig carcasses, estimated to be worth RM165,696, in Kampung Tasek Kwong, Lubok Stol, Rantau Panjang on Saturday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Southeast Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) commander Datuk Nik Azhan Nik Ros Nik Ab Rahman stated in a press release that the suspects, aged between 30 and 44, were apprehended at 2.30 pm. During an inspection of the suspects' lorry, authorities discovered pig carcasses lacking valid documentation from the Department of Veterinary Services, which were believed to be intended for the local market.

Nik Azhan mentioned that the case is being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Animals Act 1953 (Act 647). In a related operation, GOF personnel also arrested a 44-year-old Thai man at a roadblock in Serongga, Rantau Panjang, for attempting to smuggle grocery items estimated to be worth RM28,600.

He explained that the man was arrested at 8.30 am on Saturday after GOF members found various suspected smuggled grocery items without valid documentation in his vehicle. This case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Food Act 1983.