ALOR SETAR: A Malaysian fishing vessel which was seized by gun-toting Thai pirates in the waters off Kedah last Saturday, was found anchored in Taratao Island, Thailand, three days ago.
Initial investigations by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) revealed the pirates, who had demanded ransom to secure the release of the RM1.5mil vessel, had abandoned the boat and disappeared.
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