Johor cops nab 31 for smuggling, distributing over RM9mil worth of illicit cigarettes


JOHOR BARU: The police have arrested 31 people, including a woman, for alleged involvement in smuggling and distributing illicit cigarettes worth more than RM9mil in a series of raids since early this month.

Johor Baru (South) OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Padzli Mohd Zain said the arrests were made following 29 operations held at various premises around here between Aug 1 and Aug 25.

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