CID director Huzir Mohamed with Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay after the operation against an imported meat cartel.
Bukit Aman director of criminal investigations Huzir Mohamed said seven of the companies were in Johor, Kuala Lumpur , Selangor , Perak , Penang and Kedah . “The importer, however, was found to have distributed more than 1,000 tonnes to 202 customers as proven by seized invoices. Investigations also revealed the annual profit of the 19 companies were between RM1 million to RM52 million,” he told reporters at the Johor contingent police headquarters here today.
“We found that the company received many orders because it offered lower prices compared with other halal meat distributors, as well as three-month credit facilities compared to cash on delivery practised by other companies,” he said, adding that these activities had caused concerns and doubts over the halal status of meat in the market.