KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- Police uncovered an illegal e-waste storage and processing facility in Johor, believed to be handling imported e-waste, and seized materials worth RM71.5 million during an operation on Friday.
Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the special operation, Op Taring Landai, was led by the Marine Police Force's intelligence unit in collaboration with the state Department of Environment (DoE) and the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB), the New Straits Times reported.
Authorities raided three factories in Mukim Plentong, Desa Cemerlang, and Ulu Tiram during the operation, which began at 6am.
"Among the items seized were 1,369 jumbo bags containing various types of metals, including iron, tin, copper, and automotive, elec...