Two Vietnamese fishing boats, 15 crew members detained by Kudat MMEA


One of the two Vietnamese fishing boats intercepted by Kudat Zone MMEA at Kudat waters on Monday.

KOTA KINABALU: Two Vietnamese fishing boats carrying 15 foreign fishermen were apprehended by the Kudat zone Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after trespassing Kudat waters early Monday morning (May 24).

Kudat Maritime Zone director Commander Boon Chin Chau said the MMEA also confiscated fishing gear and various catches from the sea.

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MMEA , Kudat , Vietnam , Fishing Boats , Foreign Vessel

   

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