In the Courts (2023): Hefty fine for possessing contraband (31.05.2023)
 Posted on : Jun 1, 2023, 11:20AM   28 total views  Category : Local News

BY Fadley Faisal

The Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday ordered a 56-year-old Indonesian man to settle a BND70,600 fine for the possession of smuggled cigarettes.

 

Islam, who goes by one name, would have to serve 16 months’ jail in default of payment.

 

He was arrested by Customs preventive officers who raided a house at Jalan Singa Menteri, Kuala Belait on the evening of May 25.

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-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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