Bukit Aman internal security and public order department director Azmi Abu Kassim said the first raid, conducted under Op Taring Charlie in Kapar, Klang yesterday, led to the discovery of fireworks worth RM32.2 million.

“A total of 25,480 boxes of assorted fireworks, a 40-foot container and a three-tonne lorry were confiscated,” he said in a statement last night.

He said a 33-year-old man, believed to be managing the premises, was arrested and the case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957.

In a second raid under Op Taring Alpha in Bukit Sentosa, Rawang yesterday, police seized contraband cigarettes worth over RM12.8 million and arrested a 46-year-old man who is believed to be the caretaker of the premises.

Azmi said 27,100 cartons of white cigarettes, 4,560 cartons of kretek cigarettes and a van were seized.

The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967.

He also said that since Jan 1, the Wildlife Crime Bureau had carried out 69 raids nationwide and arrested 107 individuals for offences such as smuggling illegal substances, misappropriating controlled and subsidised items, selling imitation firearms, smuggling wildlife and illegal e-waste operations, with total seizures estimated at RM370 million.