PASIR MAS: The General Operations Force seized cosmetic products worth over RM180,000 in two separate operations, here, yesterday.
GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said that in the first case, the GOF personnel seized four boxes containing the products at an illegal jetty at Syed Mior.
"The GOF personnel spotted the four boxes when patrolling along the illegal jetty at about 9.45pm last night.
"After checking, they found the cosmetic products inside the boxes.
"The products are worth about RM81,600," he said.
In the second operation, he said the GOF personnel discovered boxes of cosmetic products at Pak Ali's illegal jetty at about 5.15pm yesterday.
"They spotted several men carrying the boxes from a boat to the Golok riverbank earlier.
"Seeing the officers approaching the place, they decided to abandon the goods.
"Checks inside the boxes, the GOF personnel discovered the cosmetic products worth about RM91,600," he said.
It is believed that the products had been smuggled from Thailand for local distribution.
No arrests were made in the operations.