MMEA seizes boat, fish bombs in Semporna waters


KOTA KINABALU: Authorities have seized a boat used for fish-bombing activities near Pulau Omadal in Semporna waters.

Semporna zone Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Maritime Commander Amir Shubli said a patrol boat was making its rounds under Ops Pluto Timur when they received intelligence about the illegal activity and went to the location at 8.50am on Tuesday (Sept 19).

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