Kuala langat: The Marine Police Force (PPM) arrested seven men, including two Indonesians, who are believed to be involved in a syndicate that illegally transfers engine oil around Kuala Langat yesterday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, PPM Region One Commander ACP Jafri Bidin stated that the suspects, aged between 17 and 59, were apprehended in two raids conducted in the Segenting industrial area, Telok Panglima Garang, and on the bank of Sungai Langat from 10 am. In the initial operation, five local men were arrested in an unaddressed lot where they were caught transferring engine oil from a tanker to several skid tanks and intermediate bulk container (IBC) tanks.

The operation led to the discovery of approximately 182,000 litres of engine oil valued at RM273,000, along with various equipment. The total seizure is estimated to be worth RM11.4 million, including nine skid tanks valued at RM900,000, five IBC tanks worth RM5,000, two tankers valued at RM300,000, and a ship worth RM10 million.

Following the initial raid, Jafri reported that a subsequent operation was conducted at a second location on the banks of Sungai Langat, resulting in the arrest of two Indonesian men, including the ship's captain, on a cargo ship. All seven suspects are currently under investigation under the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulations 2005 and the Kuala Langat District Council (MPKL) Trade, Business and Industrial Licensing By-Laws (UUK) 2007.

The seized items and the arrested individuals have been handed over to the Selangor Department of Environment and MPKL for further action.