Four vessels were reportedly detained in the state’s eastern waters yesterday, with two being booked for illegal fuel transfer.
MMEA reported that the ship captains and the vessels had been taken to Tanjung Sedili Besar for a detailed examination.
Approximately 7,000 metric tons of fuel valued at about RM24.5 million was seized from the first two vessels detained for illegal fuel transfer.
One of the vessels was registered in Penang, whereas the remaining three were registered in Panama,...