SIBU: The Customs Department (JKDM) Sibu branch seized a total of 500,000 sticks of contraband cigarettes at jetties for vessels bound for Song and Kapit here on Wednesday.

Sarawak Customs director Datuk Sharifah Halimah Tuanku Taha said the contrabands were seized during an operation at 10.15am jointly held with the Marine police.