KUALA PERLIS: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 360kg of ketum leaves in Kuala Perlis waters en route to a neighbouring country.
Kuala Perlis MMEA director Maritime Commander Mohd Shafie Paing said a patrol boat was checking the area under Ops Benteng when it spotted a boat heading towards the border of a neighbouring country from Kuala Perlis estuary at about 3.15pm on Saturday.
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