Marine police seized almost RM700,000 worth of contraband cigarettes and liquor from a house at Indahpura in Kulai, Johor.

Southern Region Two commander Asst Comm Paul Khiu Khon Chiang said such items would have been sold during the festive seasons.

He said the marine police expect a spike in smuggling cases with Christmas and New Year celebrations just around the corner.

He said this during a press conference at the Southern Region Two headquarters in Tampoi on Wednesday.