SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained 10 individuals and seized boats, marine catch, fuel, and supplies worth an estimated RM508,352.50 across four separate enforcement operations here yesterday.
Sandakan Maritime Zone director Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain said the pre-dawn operations in Sandakan waters led to the interception of three local fishing boats crewed by Malaysian skippers and foreign nationals.
Inspections of the three fishing vessels uncovered a combined total of over two tonnes of marine catch, 10 liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, related equipment, and documents, with seizures amounting to an estimated RM456,400.
In a separate raid at Kampung Seng Kee, enforcement officers inspected an unregistered speedboat and a premises, seizing 750 litres of diesel in 25 jerrycans alongside the vessel and its 250-horsepower outboard engine valued at RM51,952.50.
The 10 individuals were detained to assist investigations under the Immigration Act 1959/63, the Control of Supplies Act 1961, and the Sabah Ports Enactment 2002.
