Two Indonesians Face Meat Smuggling Charges
By Rol Ezam

Bandar Seri Begawan - Two Indonesian men, both aged 31, were brought to the Bandar Magistrate's Court yesterday to face charges of bringing in several kilos of dubious halal meat and chicken parts.

No pleas have been taken from both defendants.

According to the Royal Customs and Excise Department Prosecutor, investigations are still being carried out as both defendants were caught bringing in the said uncustomed goods only two days ago.

He applied for two weeks' adjournment, which was granted by the presiding Magistrate yesterday. The court fixed November 11 for the next hearing.

The first defendant, Ayi Suherlan Effendi, is facing several charges of bringing in 274 kg of uncustomed Allana meat, 30 kg of Ayam Maju A1 chicken wings, 60 kg of Seara chicken wings and 16 kg of Danish Brand Chicken Bishop Nose in a car bearing registration number BR 8087.

Meanwhile, his compatriot Rizzal Samsul Bahri is facing the same charges of bringing 36 kilogrammes of Allana Meat and 16 kg of Danish Brand Chicken Bishop Nose in a car bearing registration number BL 389.

Both were caught at about 11.10 am in the vicinity of Jalan Simpang No. 540-13, Taman Puri PGGMB in Kampong Madewa.

Ayi Suherlan was yesterday released on $5,000 court bail while Rizzal released on $3,000 court bail or one local surety each pending the next hearing. If they fail to find a bailer, the two Indonesians will be remanded in Jerudong Prison.

Carrying uncustomed goods into the country is an offence under section 126(1) (e) of the Customs Act (cap. 36) and is punishable under section 126(1) (iii) of the same. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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