Published on: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
By: Bernama
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Kuala Lumpur: The police believe the frozen meat cartel which allegedly used fake halal labels involves a wide network, masterminded by local and foreign syndicates, says Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Huzir Mohamed.
He said this was based on the volume and value of the seizures made prior to this.
“Investigations into the activity are being conducted under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code for causing fear or alarm to the public.
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“In addition, the investigation includes those involved in the acquisition, storage, processing, smuggling, as well as those who manipulate, conspire and bring in the frozen meat through the Approved Permit (AP),” he said in a statement.
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He said this was based on the volume and value of the seizures made prior to this. Investigations into the activity are being conducted under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code for causing fear or alarm to the public. In addition, the investigation includes those involved in the acquisition, storage, processing, smuggling, as well as those who manipulate, conspire and bring in the frozen meat through the Approved Permit (AP), he said in a statement.
Huzir said the police had so far received 13 reports from the public, who were upset following the raid on a warehouse in Senai, Johor, and revelations by the press about companies importing non-certified meat before repackaging them as halal beef for the local market.
Datuk Huzir Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR – The police believe the frozen meat cartel uses fake halal labels and involves a wide network, masterminded by local and foreign syndicates, says Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed.
He said this was based on the volume and value of the seizures made prior to this.
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“Investigations into the activity are being conducted under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code for causing fear or alarm to the public.
“In addition, the investigation includes those involved in the acquisition, storage, processing, smuggling, as well as those who manipulate, conspire and bring in the frozen meat through the Approved Permit (AP),” he said in a statement.
The Malaysia Ministry of Health reported an additional human rabies case in Sarawak province, the ninth of the year.
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The case is a 53-year-old woman from Selangau district, Sibu who was admitted to the Sibu Hospital on 8 December 2020 with symptoms of shortness of breath and cough. She also complained of sore throat, fever and weakness for three days before being admitted to the ward.
She died on 15 December 2020 with a diagnosis of rabies meningoencephalitis. The diagnosis was confirmed with a laboratory test positive for rabies by the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) on 17 December 2020.
The deceased was bitten by her pet dog on the finger in October 2020, but she did not seek treatment at any health facility. The dog died without knowing the cause of death a few days after biting the woman but it was not reported to the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).