Labuan MMEA foils attempt to smuggle beer


LABUAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle duty-free alcoholic beverages in waters off Tanjung Klias Menumbok, Sabah.

Labuan MMEA director Captain Nudin Jusoh said during a routine patrol of Labuan waters, a MMEA team spotted a fibreglass boat heading towards Sabah at approximately 3am on Friday (Aug 4).

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