MMEA nabs five attempting to leave country illegally near Tanjung Piai


PONTIAN: Five men, including four illegal immigrants, have been arrested by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) while trying to leave the country via an uncharted route near Tanjung Piai here.

Johor MMEA director First Admiral Nurul Hizam Zakaria said that a patrol team noticed an unregistered boat at 8pm on Friday (Feb 2).

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