A 30-year-old Malaysian man attempted to smuggle 14 boxes of frozen chicken weighing about 210kg and worth SGD$1,110, from Singapore to Malaysia, according to Sin Chew Daily.
He had arrived at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex in Johor on 3 October at about 9pm, when the officers noticed that he was behaving suspiciously.
His vehicle was then stopped for an inspection, and officers then subsequently discovered 14 boxes of frozen chickens in his car boot.
The total weight of the packages was 210kg, with an estimated market value of about RM3,580 (or SGD$1,110).
All 14 of the chickens were then seized and confiscated by the Malaysian Department of Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS)
An investigation has been launched by MAQIS into the incident under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011.
He is facing a jail term of up to 6 years and a fine of up to RM100,000 if he is found guilty.