Local Muslims behind alcohol smuggling

By Azlan Othman

Almost half of the alcohol smugglers nabbed by the enforcement officers last year were local Malay Muslims, teenagers and youths.

Based on last year's figures by the Royal Brunei Customs and Excise Department, there were some 385 alcohol smuggling cases reported, out of which 167 offenders were Malay Muslims. 175 of the culprits were teenagers and youths aged between 15 and 30 years.

--Borneo Bulletin---