Defying curfew: 3 fishing boats with 22 held
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Tawau: Three fishing boats with 22 crew members were caught operating in the waters of Boheydulang Island, off Semporna, during the curfew period, at about 1am on Monday.They were arrested by the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) spotted a few boats entering the border."Acting on the information from Esscom, we found the three boats in a restricted curfew area and found 21 Indonesian and one Malaysian crewmen aged between 20 and 30.
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"All detainees have been brought to Semporna for further investigations under the Police Act. "They will be facing a fine of RM500 or six months' jail upon conviction," said Maritime District Enforcement Chief, Captain Anor Jaafar.Anor urged the maritime community in the East Coast, especially local fishermen, to adhere to the curfew orders.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Anor also hoped the public will provide information on maritime crimes at MERS 999 or Tawau MMEA Hotline at 089 752115.
