The Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered a local man to settle BND13,700 in fines for possession of smuggled cigarettes.
Khairuldin bin Morshidi, 44, would have to serve 13 months in jail if he fails to settle the fine.
Magistrate Syaffina binti Shahif heard from the customs prosecutor that Khairuldin was found in possession of 18 cartons and one packet of cigarettes in his vehicle at the Sungai Tujoh Control Post at noon on August 30, 2022.
The court ordered the cigarettes destroyed. – Fadley Faisal
