Kuala lumpur: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) recorded seizures worth RM14.9 million under Ops Tiris 3.0 from January to March 15 this year. Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, stated that a total of 12,252 inspections were conducted, resulting in 433 cases, including the smuggling of controlled goods such as petrol and diesel.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, there were 120 arrests during this period, involving offences under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122). Datuk Armizan shared these details with reporters following his visit to a petrol station and illegal depots along the Rantau Panjang border. He noted that the value of seizures under Ops Tiris 3.0 last year and in 2024 has seen a decline, a development attributed to proactive cooperation with various security agencies, including the General Operations Force (GOF).

Despite the decrease in seizure values, Datuk Armizan stressed that the issue is not being underestimated, given the risks posed by the ongoing global energy crisis. He highlighted that the government is implementing contingency plans to ensure the sustainability and security of energy supply to meet domestic needs.

In order to ensure supply continuity, Datuk Armizan emphasized that the government's primary focus is not only on maintaining supply stability but also on taking immediate measures to tighten control and monitoring of distribution. He warned that beyond existing enforcement efforts to curb the manipulation of controlled goods, the risk of leakages is increasing due to the conflict in West Asia, which has triggered a global energy crisis.