Labuan: Marine police arrested three Filipino men for fish bombing at 10 nautical miles off Tanjung Kubong waters, here, on Saturday.Sabah Marine Police Acting Commander Supt Abd Nasir Othman said 100kg of a variety of fish were also seized.He said the three, who failed to provide any identification documents upon inspection, were caught engaging in fish bombing activity at about 3.20pm.
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"Home-made explosive devices were also found on their pump boat," he said, Sunday.
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He said the boat estimated to be worth RM3,000, as well as its engine, compressor, four insulation boxes, two oil barrels, Garnin brand GPS device, fishing equipment and catches brought the total seizure to RM14,090.
The case is being investigated under Section 26(1)(a) of the Fisheries Act 1985, while the undocumented Filipinos will be referred to Immigration Department for further action under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. - Iffah Dilaney
