A total of 25 local fishermen suspected of being drug addicts were apprehended in an integrated operation conducted by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in the waters of Kuala Kedah on Wednesday morning, October 4th.
According to Noor Azreyanti Ishak, the director of the Kuala Kedah Maritime Zone, the suspects, ranging in age from 20 to 50 years old, were arrested on their fishing boats and at the fishing pier. She stated that the operation’s objective was to combat drug abuse among fishermen in the area and prevent maritime crimes.
The individuals who tested positive for methamphetamine were all handed over to the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) for further actions to be taken. Noor Azreyanti emphasized that Maritime Malaysia would not tolerate any activities that violate the law in the country’s waters.
In addition, she called upon the public to assist by providing information on such activities to MERS 999 or the Kuala Kedah Maritime Operations Centre at 04-731 0579.
Credit: The Star : News Feed
