The Terengganu Police has thwarted a smuggling operation involving Yamaha RX-Z motorcycles following the arrest of a man in Kampung Padang Luas, Jertih, Besut on Saturday.

According to Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin, the smuggling operation was uncovered during an inspection of a house that had been converted into a workshop.

He stated that the seizure was carried out by the Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) following a police report made previously.

“Inspecting the workshop, which was also observed by the suspect, uncovered 11 Yamaha RX-Z motorcycles, four chassis, and six engine components of unspecified motorcycle types.

“We believe that all these items were brought in from Thailand without valid documentation,” he said.

He added that the 41-year-old suspect, who hails from Jertih and claimed to be the owner of the house, was arrested on the same day.

“The suspect has three previous criminal records under Section 365 of the Penal Code, Section 29 (1) of the Minor Offences Act, and Section 61 (1) of the Special Prevention Measures Act (LLPK).

“Investigations revealed that the suspect admitted to being involved in the case under investigation, while a urine screening test conducted on him returned negative results,” he said.