KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 -- A local man was arrested for trying to illegally transport pigs suspected of being infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) out of Sepang, Selangor.

The suspect was caught in an operation by the Selangor Veterinary Services Department (DVS) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) on the evening of March 10.

"DVS Selangor has intensified efforts to detect and prevent unauthorised pig transfers through intelligence gathering, road inspections, and other measures," said Dr Hassuzana Khalil, Selangor Veterinary Services Director.

During the operation, two four-wheel drive vehicles believed to be acting as "tonto" lookouts attempted to obstruct authorities from stopping the suspect's Mitsubishi Fuso truck carrying the ...