MMEA seizes RM700,000 worth of diesel, arrests 10 foreigners


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KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle out RM700,000 worth of diesel in the country’s waters on Wednesday, following the arrest of 10 foreigners.

Kemaman Maritime Base commander Lt Com Mohd Marmizi Mohd Noor said the suspects aged between 16 and 50 were arrested about 136 to 138 nautical miles off the Kemaman Exclusive Economic Zone.

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