Three vessels detained for illegal anchoring in Johor waters


KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a tanker, tugboat and barge for anchoring illegally in eastern Johor waters off Tanjung Siang and Tanjung Ayam here.

Johor MMEA director First Admiral Nurul Hizam Zakaria (pic) said the vessels were seized under Ops Jangkar Haram, an operation aimed at eradicating illegal anchoring activity in Johor territorial waters, especially in the eastern zone.

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