Shooting of Vietnamese fishermen: MMEA followed firearm rules of engagement


The Vietnamese fishing boat that has been held by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) personnel since Monday (Aug 17), in Tok Bali Kelantan. Malaysian forces followed the rules of engagement in a proper manner, said MMEA director-general Admiral Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som. - Bernama

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama): Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) personnel had adhered to the firearm rules of engagement before firing shots at Vietnamese fishing boats in an incident, about 180 km from Tok Bali, Kelantan, said its director-general Admiral Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som.

He said in an attempt to detain two Vietnamese fishing boats in the 11.40 pm incident, in which one Vietnamese was shot dead, the MMEA crew had earlier fired warning shots.

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