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Malaysian Authority Detains Tugboat for Undocumented Diesel
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a tugboat and seized about 10,000 litres of diesel suspected of being controlled goods during a patrol in Selangor waters.
The vessel was stopped on July 10 near the Sungai Langat estuary during a routine enforcement operation, MMEA said in a social media post.
Authorities found the tugboat was operated by a 44-year-old master and a 23-year-old crew member, both Indonesian nationals, who allegedly failed to produce valid identification documents or work permits.
Officials also found RM5,000 ($1,180) in cash and said the master could not provide documents authorising the transport of the diesel.
The tugboat was also found to be non-compliant with mandatory maritime insurance requirements.
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