Sarawak: The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade carried out 27 successful raids through the implementation of Op Taring from Sept 27 to Oct 13, with the total seizures valued at RM15.6 million.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the GOF managed to curb the smuggling of cigarettes, liquor, controlled items, frozen products, sawn timber, as well as the distribution of counterfeit money in border areas and major cities. The operations were spearheaded by its commander, SAC Lim Bak Phai, who highlighted the efficiency of the intelligence team's tactical actions and the capabilities of the field personnel. These efforts resulted not only in the detection and suppression of smuggling activities but also in the arrest of individuals involved and the seizure of various vehicles used for the crimes.

Lim stated that all detainees and seized items were handed over to the relevant enforcement agency under several laws, including the Customs Act 1967, Control of Supplies Act 1961, Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 52), Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999, Forests Ordinance 2015, Immigration Act 1959/63, and Section 489C of the Penal Code (Counterfeit Money).

Throughout Op Taring, from Jan 1 until the conclusion of the recent operations, the GOF recorded 484 cases, with total seizures amounting to RM377.7 million. This involved 575 arrests, including 446 Malaysians and 129 foreigners, and the confiscation of 306 different types of vehicles.