KUALA LUMPUR: Police discovered a diesel smuggling operation after a tank used for the illegal activity leaked and spilt its contents at a petrol station on Jalan Batu Belah, Klang.
Klang North district police chief ACP S. Vijaya Rao, said policemen conducting accident prevention patrols around Klang last Friday rushed to the scene at about 6.30pm after receiving information from the district command centre.
He said upon arrival at the scene, it was found that a lorry at a petrol station had experienced a diesel leak, believed to be from one of the Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tanks loaded in the lorry.
"Further inspection found that the lorry driver, a 45-year-old man, did not have a driving license or a Goods Driving License (GDL).
"Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver was involved in diesel smuggling activities."
He said the man was then taken to Klang North district police headquarters for further investigation.
Vijaya Rao also said that police issued compounds under Section 26(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for not having a driving license and Section 56(1)A of the same act for not having a GDL.
He added that the police also seized the lorry, and six IBC tanks containing diesel, pump equipment, and hoses before handing them over to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) for further action.
He also urged members of the public who have any information related to the case to come forward by contacting the nearest police station for further action.
Previously, a video went viral on social media platforms showing the white lorry leaking what is believed to be diesel at a fuel station.