A 24-year-old Malaysian man was apprehended attempting to smuggle 1,190kg of carrots in 170 boxes via boat off the coast of Tawau, Sabah. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers discovered the substantial haul during a routine patrol and seized the carrots, boat, and smuggling apparatus, resulting in a total seizure value of RM46,000. The suspect lacked proper customs documentation and a valid boat license, leading to an investigation under the Customs Act 1967 and Sabah Ports and Harbours Enactment 2002.
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The maritime drama unfolded in waters off Tawau, Sabah, when Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officers spotted a suspicious vessel near the Malaysia-Indonesia border during their routine patrol around 11 am two days ago . The total seizure value of RM46,000 represents the contraband goods, transportation equipment and all related smuggling apparatus.Double Trouble For Veggie Smuggler The wannabe veggie smuggler couldn’t produce any customs documentation, and his boat didn’t even have a valid license.
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