A source said MACC also seized RM4.4 million in cash from the customs officers, which is believed to have been obtained through bribes. The 11 officers were among 17 people recently arrested by the anti-graft agency.

The source said MACC also seized a piece of land, a Toyota Alphard worth over RM200,000, a used BMW car, four Yamaha XMAX motorcycles valued at RM112,000, jewellery and luxury watches, all of which were purchased in cash.

“All these seizures were paid for with the proceeds of corruption,” said the source.

“As a result of this investigation, a total of RM2 million has been frozen in 12 company and individual bank accounts,” he said, adding that MACC was tracing other bank accounts believed to be used by the suspects.

Last Wednesday, media reported that three enforcement agency officers were among seven arrested for alleged involvement in the smuggling syndicate at Port Klang.

Media also reported that 19 containers in Port Klang containing various imported goods were seized during an operation conducted by MACC and the customs department.

The source today said MACC and the customs department had examined all 19 containers and found that they contained items such as vehicles, vehicle parts, sport rims, motorcycle accessories, solar panels, LED lights and solar lights.

The smuggling syndicate was found to have made false declarations by declaring the contents of the containers as duty-free items such as wheelchairs, toilet seats, textiles, and health equipment, said the source.

“The estimated total value of the goods in these 19 containers, including taxes to be paid, is believed to amount to millions of ringgit. This is one of MACC’s biggest successes in curbing corruption among law enforcement agencies and addressing the issue of lost tax revenue,” he said.

MACC deputy chief commissioner Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 17(b) and Section 16(a) of the MACC Act 2009.

He also said the case is being probed under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

He said MACC was working with various international agencies to track down the syndicate’s mastermind.

Last Monday, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said MACC was monitoring all ports to prevent the government from losing further tax revenue.