LAHAD DATU: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) recorded total seizures worth RM24 million during its 2024 Ops Sanggah.
Esscom commander Datuk Victor Sanjos revealed that the largest portion of the seizures, valued at RM18 million, involved smuggling cases of cigarettes, alcohol, and non-taxable controlled goods.
The operation included physical inspections of 2.1 million individuals, vehicles, and boats.
"From these inspections, 536 individuals were arrested, and 227 vehicles and boats were seized for various offences.
"A total of 97 individuals and 44 boats were deported from the nation's borders," he said during his New Year 2025 address at the Esscom Assembly today.
Also present were Esscom deputy commander Brigadier General Mohamad Ismail Kamarudin, security staff heads, public division directors, and other personnel, were also present at the event.