Tanah merah: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 1,242 units of electronic cigarette liquid and 36 boxes of electronic cigarette devices in a raid on a premises in Jalan Jeli Kelewek, Tanah Merah on Monday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, GOF Southeast Brigade commander, Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the seizure was carried out under Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan at around 10.15 pm.

He stated that during the inspection, a 43-year-old local man present in the premises was unable to produce any valid ownership documents and storage permission to possess the liquid and vape devices from the Tanah Merah District Council (MDTM).

'A total of 1,242 units of liquid and 36 boxes of vape devices were found in the premises. The total seizure is estimated to be worth RM125,000 and the items have been handed over to MDTM for further action,' he said in a statement today.

The case is being investigated under Sections 3(1) and 8(1) of the MDTM Business and Industrial Trade Licensing By-Laws 2019.