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Daily Express
31-07-2025
- Daily Express
Petrol smuggling attempt in Sandakan foiled, two held
Published on: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The boat with jerry cans containing petrol seized. SANDAKAN: An attempt to smuggle RM27,000 worth of petrol to a neighbouring country was foiled by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), here, early Wednesday. According to Sandakan Maritime Zone Director, Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain, a cargo boat was spotted about 0.8 nautical miles west of Pulau Berhala, which tried to flee when approached by a MMEA patrol vessel, but was intercepted at 1.35am. 'Upon inspection, 62 jerry cans containing a total of 1,550 litres of petrol were found and believed to be intended for smuggling to a neighbouring country. 'The skipper and crew failed to present valid identification documents, while the boat itself did not have a valid operating licence,' he said in a statement. Two individuals, aged 42 and 38, were detained in the operation. The case is being investigated under the Supply Control Act 1962, Immigration Act 1959/63 and Sabah Ports and Harbours Enactment 2002 for offences including smuggling of controlled goods, unlawful entry and operating a vessel without valid documentation. Muhamad Suhairy urged the public to report any smuggling or maritime crime activity to the Sandakan Maritime Operations Centre at 089-222519 or the emergency line 999. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
30-07-2025
- The Star
Two men arrested for trying to smuggle 1,550 litres of petrol to neighbouring countries
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) arrested two foreign men with 62 barrels, containing 1,550 litres of petrol, on a cargo ship 0.8 nautical miles west of Pulau Berhala here early Wednesday morning (July 30), believed to be intended for smuggling to neighbouring countries. Sandakan maritime zone director Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain said the men, aged 38 and 42, were the skipper and crew member of the cargo ship, and were arrested at 1.35am after the vessel was spotted acting suspiciously and trying to flee when approached by MMEA forces. "A search of the boat found the barrels. Both suspects also did not have identification documents, and the cargo vessel did not have an operating licence," he said in a statement here on Wednesday. Meanwhile, he said the case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1962, the Immigration Act 1959/1963 and the Sabah Port and Wharf Enactment 2002. Suhairy also urged the public to channel information related to smuggling activities or maritime crimes to the Sandakan Maritime Operations Centre at 089-222519 or 999 for further action. – Bernama
The Sun
22-07-2025
- The Sun
Sandakan MMEA foils RM830k fuel smuggling attempt
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted a smuggling attempt involving diesel, petrol, and gas worth RM830,000 near Tanjung Aru. A pump boat was detained 0.8 nautical miles offshore while heading towards a neighbouring country. Sandakan maritime zone director Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain confirmed the arrest at 1.05 am after detecting suspicious navigation patterns. The boat carried 250 blue barrels of petrol (50,000 litres), 15 barrels of diesel (3,000 litres), and 120 branded gas cylinders. 'The skipper and seven crew members, aged 27 to 50, failed to present valid travel or cargo declaration documents,' said Muhamad Suhairy. Four men and two women from a neighbouring country, aged 16 to 41, were also detained as passengers. The case is under investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1962, Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, and Immigration Act 1959/63. 'This arrest reflects MMEA's commitment to curbing smuggling and safeguarding national waters,' he added.
Barnama
21-07-2025
- Barnama
Sandakan MMEA Foils Bid To Smuggle Diesel, Petrol, Gas Worth RM830,000
SANDAKAN, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle diesel, petrol and gas worth RM830,000 to a neighbouring country by detaining a pump boat 0.8 nautical miles off Tanjung Aru here today. Sandakan maritime zone director Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain said the boat, operated by a male skipper with seven male crew members, was detained at 1.05 am after the boat's navigation was detected as suspicious and heading towards the waters of a neighbouring country. "The boat was found to be carrying 250 blue barrels containing 50,000 litres of petrol, 15 barrels containing 3,000 litres of diesel and 120 branded cylinders of gas. The skipper and crew of the boat, aged between 27 and 50, failed to produce valid travel documents.
Daily Express
21-07-2025
- Daily Express
Suspected smuggling boat intercepted off Sandakan
Published on: Monday, July 21, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Some of the seized items. SANDAKAN: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a wood-hulled boat believed to be smuggling controlled items to a neighbouring country without proper declaration documents. Sandakan Maritime Zone Director Muhamad Suhairy Hussain said the vessel was intercepted during a Sunday night operation about 0.8 nautical miles off Tanjung Aru waters. Advertisement Eight foreign crew members aged between 27 and 50, along with six passengers aged 16 to 41, were onboard and unable to produce valid travel documents. Authorities also discovered a large cargo of controlled goods, including 250 drums of petrol, 15 drums of diesel, and 120 gas cylinders of various brands, worth nearly RM830,000. The case is being investigated under three laws relating to supply control, merchant shipping, and immigration, with Suhairy encouraging the public to report maritime crimes to Sandakan Maritime Operations Centre or emergency line 999. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
