The Enforcement and Control Division (PKK) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) seized a total of 22,929 adult toys worth RM1.1 million at a hardware warehouse in Bukit Mertajam near here, last February 15.
PKK Division Secretary, Nik Yusaimi Yussof said, in a raid through Virtual Ops at about 12 noon, a 29-year-old woman was also arrested.
He explained that the warehouse in question was used as a place to store adult toys and the suspect started actively selling them online since last year.
“The suspect, who is also the owner of the warehouse, was charged at the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate’s Court on March 2 and fined RM5,000 after pleading guilty.
“The suspect is being investigated in accordance with Section 7(1) of the Printing and Publishing Act 1984 for harming morals and Section 292 (a) of the Penal Code for distributing or selling obscene items,” he said in a press conference here today.
Commenting further, he said, the adult toys were found to be brought in from abroad and sold at a price of RM70 to RM450 per unit.
He explained that the seller can make a profit of up to double which is RM3.3 million following high demand from customers.
“This operation aims to crack down on the sale and purchase of adult toys because it is prohibited and contrary to morals and culture in this country.
“These unhealthy symptoms are feared to be harmful to the public interest and it is hoped that any individual will not be involved in all activities that are harmful to morale,” he said.
In the meantime, he added, the public who have information related to the sale and distribution of adult toys are asked to contact the Ministry of Health at 03-8000 8000. – MESSENGER