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Prison Officer Detained Over Alleged RM3,000 Bribery Scheme to Smuggle Contraband

Authorities in Melaka have arrested a prison officer accused of taking approximately RM3,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband into a correctional institution, raising fresh concerns about security vulnerabilities.

By Rajesh Kumar · 5 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Vehicle operator arrested with RM6,000 worth of smuggled Thai bromeliad plants

A 31-year-old motorist has been detained near Pasir Mas following the discovery of 30 bromeliad plants valued at more than RM6,000 in his vehicle, with authorities suspecting a cross-border smuggling operation from Thailand.

By Rajesh Kumar · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read