Police thwart major smuggling attempt in Brunei waters


One of the boats loaded with contraband seized by the marine police. - PHOTO: RBPF

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The Marine Police patrol unit stationed in the Putat zone detected two suspicious boats moving swiftly through the Terusan-Kupang river area on Monday and pursued the boats.

One of the suspect boats was found floating near Kampong Setia’s waters, while the other escaped, taking the boat’s operator with it.

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