Cracking Down on Crime: GOF’s Op Taring Nyah 1 Johor and Selangor
Successful Operation
The 5th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) in Simpang Renggam has successfully handled 80 cases involving smuggling, illegal immigrants, contraband, and cross-border crimes, with seizures totalling RM23,344,561.21 throughout 2024.
Arrests and Seizures
Central Brigade commander SAC Hakemal Hawari said through Op Taring Nyah 1 Johor and Selangor, GOF arrested 262 suspects, including 22 women, for various offenses.
Breakdown of Cases
- Customs Act 1967: 30 cases, with seizures worth RM14.5 million
- Immigration Act 1959/63: 8 cases, involving 120 arrests and seizures worth RM775,070
- Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (ATIPSOM): 6 cases, involving 22 arrests and seizures totalling RM225,737.64
- Other cases: 1 case under the Explosives Act 1957, with seizures worth RM263,339; 1 case under the Law Reform (Eradication of Illicit Samsu) Act 1976, with seizures worth RM52,554; and 8 cases under the Malaysian Palm Oil Board Act 1998, with seizures worth RM5.3 million
Notable Successes
- An arrest and seizure in Bukit Pelandok, Negeri Sembilan, involving smuggled cigarettes worth RM2.55 million
- Seizures totalling RM1.65 million in Setia Indah, Johor, both of which are being investigated under the Customs Act 1967
2025 Update
For 2025, the 5th Battalion has successfully curtailed criminal activities investigated under the ATIPSOM Act 2007 (1 case), resulting in 7 arrests and seizures worth RM16,019, and under the Malaysian Palm Oil Board Act 1998 (2 cases), with seizures worth RM1.01 million.
Public Cooperation
Efforts through Op Taring Nyah 1 Johor and Selangor are carried out continuously to curb organized crime, smuggling, and illegal activities. We urge the public to continue cooperating with the authorities and provide information on any smuggling activities.
Contact Information
Information can be channelled through the 5th Battalion hotline at 07-7757280.
FAQs
Q: What was the total value of seizures in 2024?
A: RM23,344,561.21
Q: How many cases did the 5th Battalion handle in 2024?
A: 80 cases
Q: How many arrests were made by the 5th Battalion in 2024?
A: 262 arrests
Q: What was the most significant success of Op Taring Nyah 1 Johor and Selangor?
A: An arrest and seizure in Bukit Pelandok, Negeri Sembilan, involving smuggled cigarettes worth RM2.55 million.