Pistol, machetes, knives seized from passengers
TAWAU:
An air pistol, machetes and knives were among the weapons detected at the new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Centre (CIQ) which began operation at the jetty here two weeks ago. These weapons were brought into the country by passengers from a neighbouring country, said Customs Tawau KDRM Barter Trade branch officer Ahmad Samad. He advised passengers to refrain from bringing these items in and out detected by of the country. According to Ahmad, three more scanning machines will be added to the CIQ which was built at a cost of RM300,000.There are 11 Customs officers on duty at the centre to oversee the arrival of 3,000 passengers daily, not including those departing from Tawau. Among the facilities at the centre are a waiting hall, a VIP room and a room for the handicapped. The departure hall is provided with seats and fans and under construction are the public toilets.
TAWAU:
An air pistol, machetes and knives were among the weapons detected at the new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Centre (CIQ) which began operation at the jetty here two weeks ago. These weapons were brought into the country by passengers from a neighbouring country, said Customs Tawau KDRM Barter Trade branch officer Ahmad Samad. He advised passengers to refrain from bringing these items in and out detected by of the country. According to Ahmad, three more scanning machines will be added to the CIQ which was built at a cost of RM300,000.There are 11 Customs officers on duty at the centre to oversee the arrival of 3,000 passengers daily, not including those departing from Tawau. Among the facilities at the centre are a waiting hall, a VIP room and a room for the handicapped. The departure hall is provided with seats and fans and under construction are the public toilets.
