Maqis seizes maggot-infested cocoa and vege


ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has confiscated over 40 tonnes of imported cocoa fruit and vegetables worth more than RM270,000 at Port of Tanjung Pelepas here.

State Maqis director Nur Afifah A. Rahman said the cocoa was seized after an inspection found that the fruit was infested with maggots.

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