Malaysian Brewery Cleared in Smuggling Investigation
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Malaysian Brewery Cleared in Smuggling Investigation

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1602, a brewery claiming to be the first craft beer producer in Malaysia, has been cleared of wrongdoing following a police investigation into alleged smuggling offences. The investigation concluded without charges being filed.

The company, 1602, was subject to scrutiny regarding potential illegal import or export activities. Details surrounding the initial suspicions have not been released, but authorities have now confirmed that no evidence supported the allegations.

The brewery’s clearance allows it to continue operations and reinforces its position as a pioneer in Malaysia's burgeoning craft beer scene. 1602 professes to be the first craft beer brewery in Malaysia. The post <a href="https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/07/pioneering-malaysian-brewery-cleared-of-smuggling-suspicions-after-police-probe/">Pioneering Malaysian brewery cleared of smuggling suspicions after police probe</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com">The Drinks Business</a>.

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