SEMPORNA: Marine police seized 12 gallons containing 360 litres of petrol, believed to be smuggled out to a neighbouring country, via the Tampi-Tampi waters, around 6.30pm on Saturday.
Semporna Marine Operations Headquarters Commanding Officer DSP Mohamad Ismail said his team detected the suspicious movement of a boat while patrolling the area.
The team pursued and intercepted the boat for inspection, but the individual onboard the boat sped away into the shallow seas before diving into the sea and fleeing into the mangroves.
The 12 gallons of petrol were discovered during inspections on the boat. The seizure estimated to be worth RM17,838 were brought to the Semporna Marine Operations Headquarters for further investigation.
On that note, he advised the maritime community to contact the Sabah Marine Operations Centre via WhatsApp at 0139391197 with information about criminal activity in their area.
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