MMEA thwarts two illegal activities in Semporna waters


KOTA KINABALU: The Semporna zone Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) successfully intercepted two illegal activities during an operation in Semporna waters around 11am on Thursday (Dec 1).

The first case involved detonators for fish bombing that were found in a vessel, while the second case is a pump boat carrying 400 kg of cooking oil meant to be smuggled into a neighbouring country, said Semporna MMEA director Maritime Commander Amir Shubli.

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