Diesel smugglers attempt got burnt
Marine Police checking the hidden compartment on the vesselA skipper and his crew were suspected of smuggling out 18,000 litres of diesel believed to be sold to foreign vessels plying the international waters.
The total diesel seized during the raid was estimated to be worth RM36,000 based on the market price of RM1.90 a litre now.
The two were arrested by a Marine Police patrol during an operation near Kampung Goebilt here today.
According to my source, the fishing vessel was stopped around 9.30am where during the inspection 10,000 litres of diesel were hidden inside the registered vessel while another 8,000 litres in another unlicensed boat.
A local fishing vessel was also detained last week during an operation in Muara Tebas where 16,000 litres of diesel worth RM18,000 were recovered.
The total diesel seized during the raid was estimated to be worth RM36,000 based on the market price of RM1.90 a litre now.
The two were arrested by a Marine Police patrol during an operation near Kampung Goebilt here today.
According to my source, the fishing vessel was stopped around 9.30am where during the inspection 10,000 litres of diesel were hidden inside the registered vessel while another 8,000 litres in another unlicensed boat.
A local fishing vessel was also detained last week during an operation in Muara Tebas where 16,000 litres of diesel worth RM18,000 were recovered.
Sabahan found dead in Bintulu
Masdin's remains being brought up to a boardwalk
A body of a Sabahan man identified only as Masdin was found near Kampung Baru in Bintulu today.
The fisherman was believed to be missing on Monday after not reporting to work for one of the fishing vessel here.
A foster sister to the dead fisherman suspected there was foul-play involved as the employers and his colleagues did not report him (Masdin) missing as they ventured out to sea on Monday.
The fisherman was believed to be missing on Monday after not reporting to work for one of the fishing vessel here.
A foster sister to the dead fisherman suspected there was foul-play involved as the employers and his colleagues did not report him (Masdin) missing as they ventured out to sea on Monday.
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