A joint operation by Company C Police Reserve (Jungle Police) resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of contraband in the Temburong District on Saturday night.
The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) reported that officers on patrol discovered a suspicious boat and a man transporting large plastic bags believed to contain smuggled goods from a neighboring country via river. The suspect fled across the river upon sighting the police.
A search of the surrounding area led to the discovery of additional plastic bags in an empty house near the riverbank, along with a boat suspected of being used in the smuggling operation. Authorities seized two large boxes of beef and 12 large bags of chicken.
The seized items and the case have been handed over to the Royal Customs and Excise Department for further action following a report filed at Bangar Police Station.
The RBPF and other enforcement agencies remind the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that may be related to smuggling. – James Kon
