Evidence worth RM6.25mil destroyed after cases cleared

Wiped out: Some of the contraband being destroyed at the state police contingent.

SEREMBAN: Police have destroyed contraband, including machines used for cryptocurrency mining, worth some RM6.25mil from 37 cases in the state, says the Negri Sembilan deputy police chief.Senior Asst Comm Abd Khalid Othman said the contraband – which included liquor, beer and cigarettes – was destroyed as the cases that were reported between 2018 and 2021 had been disposed of by the courts.

“We have received orders from the courts and the deputy public prosecutor to destroy the seized items as the cases had been heard and decided by the courts. These were seized in 19 operations against contraband smuggling and 18 against illegal bitcoin mining,” he said. The seized beer, liquor and cigarettes were worth RM3.75mil while the bitcoin mining machines were valued at RM2.5mil.The cases were investigated under Section 135 of the Customs Act for possession of contraband, Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief and Section 37 of the Electricity Supply Act for electricity theft.SAC Abdul Khalid said the items had to be destroyed to free up space at its store.

“On our part, the police will continue to take proactive and effective measures to combat these activities, including acting against any officer who conspires to protect such illegal activities,” he added.

Source: Digital Coin News (digitalcoinnews.net)

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