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The Star
17 minutes ago
- 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
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
MMEA detains 7 passenger boats near Pulau Redang for overloading
One of the boats checked for overloading by the Terengganu MMEA during the operation. (APMM pic) PETALING JAYA : The Terengganu branch of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained seven passenger boats for various offences, including carrying passengers exceeding the permitted limit. This was part of a special operation conducted in the waters of Pulau Redang near Kuala Nerus yesterday. Terengganu MMEA director Hamiludin Che Awang said they inspected 26 passenger boats near the island. 'Among those detained was a boat carrying up to 42 passengers on a single journey. This had jeopardised the safety of everyone on board the boat. 'This is not a minor offence. This is a case of negligence that can cost lives,' Bernama reported him as saying today. He said MMEA would not compromise with boat operators who do not provide life jackets or who carry passengers beyond the capacity permitted. 'The public is also urged to report any high-risk activities. Maritime safety is not the sole responsibility of MMEA. Don't wait for a tragedy to happen before you act,' he said. He said other offences detected were the absence of a passenger manifest, the captain's name not matching details in the operating licence and expired licences. Hamiludin said they took action against 14 crewmen and boat captains, issuing compound fines under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. He said MMEA would intensify enforcement operations in tourist hotspots ahead of school holidays and festivals to avoid the recurrence of recent tragedies. On June 28, three local tourists, including two children, died when the boat they were on capsized near Pulau Perhentian. All 15 passengers, aged three to 40, were on their way back from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar when big waves suddenly caused the boat to capsize. Besut police chief Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu said the boat skipper tested positive for drugs and also had five previous drug-related records. He said all passengers were not wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Drug suspects jump into river to escape during Kuantan raid
KUANTAN: Three men suspected to be high on drugs were daring enough to jump into the river to shake off the authorities on their trail during Ops Guardian in Sungai Belat here today. Deputy director of operations of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang, Maritime Captain Mohd Marmizi Md Nor said the dramatic river chase occurred at around 10am today when his party was carrying out a joint operation with other security and enforcement agencies. He said two men were trying to hide under the jetty while the other one swam away to escape. "Besides inspecting fishing boats in Sungai Kuantan, we also conducted raids on hot spots that were targeted, namely the jetty here. "In the end, we managed to arrest the three male suspects, aged between 40 and 50 years old, trying to escape on suspicion of being involved in drug abuse," he said here today. Meanwhile, he said Ops Guardian, held for the first time in collaboration with seven other agencies, took place over two days and will conclude tomorrow. He said the focus of the operation was on the Sungai Kuantan estuary and Kuantan Port to check for any violations of the law.
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Ops Guardian: Dramatic River Chase As Three Fail To Escape Raid
KUANTAN, July 29 (Bernama) -- Three men suspected to be high on drugs were daring enough to jump into the river to shake off the authorities on their trail during Ops Guardian in Sungai Belat here today. Deputy director of operations of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang, Maritime Captain Mohd Marmizi Md Nor said the dramatic river chase occurred at around 10 am today when his party was carrying out a joint operation with other security and enforcement agencies. He said two men were trying to hide under the jetty while the other one swam away to escape.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Dramatic river chase in Kuantan as three suspects arrested in drug raid
KUANTAN: Three men suspected of drug abuse attempted a daring escape by jumping into Sungai Belat during a raid under Ops Guardian today. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Pahang, led by Deputy Director of Operations Maritime Captain Mohd Marmizi Md Nor, conducted the joint operation with seven other enforcement agencies. The dramatic chase unfolded around 10 am when authorities inspected fishing boats and targeted hotspots, including a jetty in Sungai Kuantan. 'Two men hid under the jetty while another swam away, but all three were eventually arrested,' said Mohd Marmizi. The suspects, aged between 40 and 50, were detained on suspicion of drug-related offences. Ops Guardian, a two-day operation ending tomorrow, focuses on monitoring the Sungai Kuantan estuary and Kuantan Port for legal violations. This marks the first collaboration between MMEA and seven other agencies in such an operation. – Bernama
