Smuggled motorcycles, untaxed liquor found in Penang shop
IPOH: A total of 39 untaxed motorcycles believed to be smuggled and hidden in a shop selling car tyres in Penang were seized by the Perak Customs Department.

Additionally, 1,325 litres of liquor worth over RM300,000 were discovered at the shop.

Its director Datuk Abdul Ghafar Mohamad said the raid was carried out on May 13 at about 3.30pm at the premises at Nibong Tebal in Penang.

“Checks found a total of 39 SkyTeam brand motorcycles from China with various types of models worth over RM1mil, which do not have the Custom’s approval stamp. The motorcycles are believed to have been brought in via Port Klang. Officers also discovered 1,325 litres of untaxed liquor worth RM356,383.50,” he told a press conference at the department’s enforcement complex here yesterday.

Abdul Ghafar said the 30-year-old owner of the premises has been held for questioning.

“Initial investigations revealed the individual has no import permit for the motorcycles. We also found out that the motorcycles have been kept at the premises for the past three years,” he said.

The SkyTeam motorcycles are unique retro-style themed bikes.

When asked why the department in Perak raided the premises in Penang, Abdul Ghafar said within the department, there was no rule of border jurisdiction.

“If someone feels comfortable lodging a report with the department in another state, they can do so, and we will take the necessary action,” he added.

Abdul Ghafar said the case was being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Custom Act 1967 for smuggling untaxed goods.

The case involving the liquor, is being investigated under Section 32 (1) of the Excise Act 1976.
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IPOH: A total of 39 untaxed motor­cycles believed to be smuggled and hidden in a shop selling car tyres in Penang were seized by the Perak Customs Department.