The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) detained a man on suspicion of being involved in the misappropriation and smuggling of subsidised petrol at a petrol station in Jalan Sultanah Zainab, Kota Bharu, yesterday.

Kelantan KPDN director Azman Ismail said the suspect, 36, was detained at 12.55pm in an operation to prevent the leakage of controlled items at the petrol station.

He said an inspection of a Proton Wira found that it had been modified with additional fuel tanks in the boot and under the car, which was believed to have been used for smuggling petrol into a neighbouring country.

Kelantan KPDN director Azman Ismail

“The team also seized the vehicle, about 150 litres of petrol, several petrol purchase invoices dated May 27, as well as ownership-related documents.

“The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, and action was also taken against the petrol station owner to determine if there is any form of complicity,” Azman said in a statement today.

- Bernama

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