LAHAD DATU: The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a fishing vessel near Pulau Tabawan, Kunak waters on Sunday for breaching its licence conditions.
The vessel was stopped at 11.45am during operations under Op Pluto Timur and Op Tiris, said Lahad Datu Maritime Director Maritime Commander Dzulfikhar Ali.
It was manned by four individuals aged 27 to 39, including three Filipinos—one of whom was the skipper—and a local crew member.
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The vessel and crew were brought to the Lahad Datu Fishery jetty, with MMEA urging the public to report maritime offences via WhatsApp at 016-9305727 or Mers999.
