42 illegal 'bubu naga' fish traps seized in Perak waters


The seized 'bubu naga' traps. – pic courtesy of Marine Police via BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Kurau Tactical Operations Headquarters' Marine Police Force has seized 42 illegal "bubu naga" fish traps worth about RM4,200 in waters off Tanjung Piandang, Perak.

Marine Police Region One commander Asst Comm Rusley Chi Ari said during Ops Taring Gelora on Thursday (March 20) morning, his team detected and seized the traps at seven different locations four to nine nautical miles from the coast.

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