KUCHING, May 17 -- Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 seized frozen meat and diesel allegedly without valid permits, with a total estimated value of about RM2.95 million, during two separate operations in Bintulu and Julau on Friday.

Region 5 commander ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan said the first operation was carried out under Ops Taring Gelora at about 12.30pm at a warehouse on the banks of the Kemena River in Bintulu.

He said inspection of the premises led to the discovery of eight containers, four of which contained approximately 43,849.60 kilogrammes of frozen meat.

"A local man, who was the premises' caretaker, failed to produce the relevant documentation for the imported goods and is suspected of committing an offence under the Veterinary...