MMEA thwarts attempt to smuggle petrol, nabs four men

LAHAD DATU – The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency foiled an attempt to smuggle 8,000l of petrol out of the country with the arrest of four men, including a Filipino, at the Silam Kem fishermen’s jetty here at about 3.30am yesterday,

Lahad Datu Maritime Zone director Nik Mohd Rizam Nik Mohd Fauzi said the four suspects, aged between 20 and 70, were transferring the fuel, which was in 40 barrels, from a lorry to a cargo boat when arrested.

The petrol is believed to be smuggled to a neighbouring country, he said in a statement today.

He called for public cooperation to curb smuggling activities by lodging a report on any suspicious activity to the Lahad Datu Maritime Zone at 089-885-727 or MERS 999. – Bernama, August 21, 2022