Smugglers fire shots at Customs Dept’s boat in Semporna waters
When contacted, Semporna District Police Chief Supt Sabarudin Rahmat confirmed the incident at 5.30pm in the waters near Pulau Mataking. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
SEMPORNA, Dec 21 ― A boat belonging to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department was shot at in Semporna waters yesterday afternoon. When contacted, Semporna District Police Chief Supt Sabarudin Rahmat confirmed the incident at 5.30pm in the waters near Pulau Mataking. “The JKDM has lodged a police report in Semporna last night and an investigation is underway,” he said.
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