(Kuching, 8th) The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF), together with multiple enforcement agencies, launched "Ops Hazard 3.0" across various locations in Sarawak on Monday, conducting a total of 10 raids and seizing electronic waste valued at RM1.82 million.
Sarawak General Operations Force Commander Assistant Commissioner (SAC) Lim Bak Phai stated that the operations were carried out in Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu, Bintulu, and Miri.
He said: "A total of 12 people, including two foreigners, were arrested during the operation on suspicion of collecting and processing electronic waste without complying with licensing conditions and legal provisions."
"Enforcement officers seized various types of electronic waste, including wires, cables, electronic components, used batteries, tyres, and related processing equipment. Vehicles and containers believed to be used for these activities were also confiscated."
Lim Bak Phai pointed out that the operation aims to curb illegal electronic waste processing activities to prevent hazards to the environment and public safety.
He said: "The authorities will take stern action against those involved in illegal activities. All individuals arrested and the seized items have been handed over to the relevant enforcement agencies for further investigation and action within their respective jurisdictions."
"The General Operations Force will continue to cooperate strategically with the relevant departments and agencies to carry out similar operations."
The units participating in this operation include the Department of Environment, Inland Revenue Board, Natural Resources and Environment Board, Sri Aman District Council, Sibu Local Government, Bintulu Development Authority, and Miri City Council.
Sarawak General Operations Force Commander Assistant Commissioner (SAC) Lim Bak Phai stated that the operations were carried out in Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu, Bintulu, and Miri.
He said: "A total of 12 people, including two foreigners, were arrested during the operation on suspicion of collecting and processing electronic waste without complying with licensing conditions and legal provisions."
Lim Bak Phai pointed out that the operation aims to curb illegal electronic waste processing activities to prevent hazards to the environment and public safety.
He said: "The authorities will take stern action against those involved in illegal activities. All individuals arrested and the seized items have been handed over to the relevant enforcement agencies for further investigation and action within their respective jurisdictions."
"The General Operations Force will continue to cooperate strategically with the relevant departments and agencies to carry out similar operations."
The units participating in this operation include the Department of Environment, Inland Revenue Board, Natural Resources and Environment Board, Sri Aman District Council, Sibu Local Government, Bintulu Development Authority, and Miri City Council.