Kelantan MMEA seizes RM374,000 in white cigarettes
Published on: Monday, March 09, 2020
By: Bernama
PASIR PUTEH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted a smuggling attempt with the seizure of 500,000 sticks of white cigarettes, worth RM374,000, including tax, in the waters off Kuala Besar, in Kota Bharu.Kelantan Maritime director Captain Muhd Nur Syam Asmawie Yaacob said acting on information, a MMEA patrol boat went to the scene at about 4am.
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“When we arrived at the scene, there was a suspicious boat with three men onboard.
“We tried to intercept it and after about half an hour chase, the boat landed at the beach and the suspects fled.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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