Gambang: The General Operations Force's (GOF) Southeast Brigade yesterday detained a man and seized a range of items, including electronic waste (e-waste) components worth over RM6.48 million, during an Op Hazard raid on a factory in Gambang.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the raid, conducted between approximately 3 pm and 8 pm, was initiated after intelligence was gathered by the 7th Battalion's intelligence unit in Kuantan. This operation was supported by the Pahang Department of Environment (DOE), Kuantan City Council (MBK), and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN).
A 27-year-old local man, who identified himself as the factory manager, was detained for failing to produce necessary documentation for items stored on the premises. The search revealed a significant haul, including 20 tonnes of e-waste, 40 high-pressure sodium vapour lamps, 30 ring main unit switchgears, 10 intermediate bulk container tanks of 1,000 litres each, 8,000 litres of transformer oil, and 400 litres of diesel.
The seizure included five jumbo sacks of computer motherboards weighing five tonnes, 15 jumbo sacks of electronic goods weighing 15 tonnes, a 550kg sack of copper, and equipment used for oil suction, alongside other electrical components, with an estimated total value of RM6,489,340.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the items were owned by a company based in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. They were believed to have been transported to the site for dismantling before being returned to the company's premises. The location was suspected to be used as a temporary storage facility and was operating without a valid licence.
Items involving diesel have been handed over to KPDN for further action. The Pahang DOE will take possession of the electronic waste, and MBK will seize all goods from the premises for operating illegally. Investigations are ongoing under Section 8 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961, Section 38(1) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, and Section 2 of the Business and Industrial Licensing By-Laws 1992.