MMEA detects Vietnamese vessel posing as local boat, 13 detained


PASIR PUTEH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a fishing vessel from Vietnam, allegedly posing as a local boat by displaying a Terengganu registration number and flying both the Jalur Gemilang and the state flag.

Kelantan MMEA director Maritime Captain Kamal Mohamad said the vessel was spotted moving suspiciously during routine patrols under Ops Damai, Ops Naga, Ops Pelantar and Ops Tiris 4.0 on Saturday (April 18).

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