MMEA thwarts attempt to smuggle 33 undocumented migrants


KLANG: An attempt by a local "tekong" to smuggle 33 undocumented migrants out of Malaysia was foiled after their unregistered fibre boat was intercepted late Thursday (Sept 11) night.

Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the vessel was detected at 11.10pm on Thursday following intelligence and tip-offs from the public.

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