Illegal earth extraction: 4 heavy machinery seized
By : NewsDesk
Date Posted : Sunday 27-Nov-2016
KUCHING: The enforcement unit of the Land and Survey Department succeeded in putting a stop to illegal earth excavation in Sungai Pinang area in Balai Ringin recently.
During the joint operation with the 11th Battalion General Operation Force (GOF) last Thursday afternoon, two suspects were detained and an excavator and a lorry filled with clay were seized by the department.
The activity was successfully tracked down after surveillance was carried out in the area.
According to the department’s press release on Friday, the case will be investigated under Section 136 of the Minerals Ordinance, 2004.
Meanwhile, in a separate raid in Bekenu in Miri at 3.55pm last Thursday, two heavy machinery were also seized by the department for allegedly transferring soil without permit.
The case will be investigated under Section 32A of the State Land Code (Chapter 81).
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Source: http://miri.my/2016/11/27/illegal-earth-extraction-4-heavy-machinery-seized/