LABUAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle duty-free alcoholic beverages in waters off Tanjung Klias Menumbok, Sabah.
Labuan MMEA director Captain Nudin Jusoh said during a routine patrol of Labuan waters, a MMEA team spotted a fibreglass boat heading towards Sabah at approximately 3am on Friday (Aug 4).
"The MMEA team approached the boat but the suspect managed to flee, leaving behind the smuggled goods," he said.
Nudin said the beverages and the boat, worth a total of RM25,000, were seized and taken to the MMEA office for further investigation under the Customs Act 1967.
"The raid's success was due to continuous patrol operations and cooperation from the public to curb smuggling activities," he said. – Bernama
