Cops investigating illegal e-waste factories - IGP
Investigations were conducted comprehensively, including identifying the modus operandi, networks, owners and other parties involved in this illegal activity.
KUALA LUMPUR - The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Anti-Money Laundering Investigation Team (AMLA) has been assigned to further investigate illegal electronic waste (e-waste) factories operating in the country.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the team, led by AMLA Team chief Datuk Muhammed Hasbullah Ali, is currently implementing actions in phases nationwide.
"We take the reports involving allegations of these illegal factories seriously.
"Actions are being taken, including seizures, confiscations and the detention of individuals for further police investigation," he told Sinar.
He said investigations were being conducted comprehensively, including identifying the modus operandi, networks, owners and other parties involved in this illegal activity.
He explained that the operation of illegal e-waste factories could result in pollution and other issues.
"Therefore, serious actions are being taken as part of PDRM's efforts to address this issue," he added.
On Tuesday, Sinar Harian in an exclusive report, highlighted the activities of illegal factories in Segamat, Johor, believed to be dismantling, processing and smelting smuggled e-waste without following the specified regulations.
The recycling factory was suspected to have been operating without a valid permit or license from the Department of Environment (DOE) to manage the entire e-waste process.
Additionally, residents of the area when interviewed by Sinar Harian claimed that they faced odour pollution at night, which was suspected to be due to the smelting process of e-waste.
