12 Crew Members Being Searched By MMEA Following RM4.86 Million Diesel Theft

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency popular as the MMEA has been actively looking out for 12 suspects, who belonged to an Indonesian cargo vessel’s crew, after being suspected of robbing about 1.8 million liters of diesel.

The robbery took place on 5 October off Kota Tinggi in Johor. Johor MMEA’s director, Nurul Hizam Zakaria, has reportedly said that there was a red flag from the International Police about the robbery on the MT Ocean Pride.

He mentioned that those who were being sought were the crew members of MT Ocean Pride who have possibly siphoned off diesel oil, before leaving behind the ship in Tanjung Siang.

Image Credits: MMEA

Nurul Hizam has reported that groups or individuals having some information or is aware of the wanted individuals have been asked to get in touch with Mohd Affandi Ismall, the commander of Maritime Criminal Investigation Division, headquarters of MMEA, on 03-89957935.

They may also get in touch with Mohd Feerdaus Daud, the investigating officer on 07-8916595. Alternatively, reporting can be done at the Maritime Crime Investigation Division at the headquarters of Johor MMEA or to the closest Malaysian Maritime office.

On 5 October, the MT Ocean Pride embarked on a trip to Dili from Singapore. It had 12 Indonesians.

At around 1 pm, MMEA got information on the vessel involved. It was suspected of encountering robbery at about 23.6 nm east of Johor’s Tanjung Siang.

An examination led by MMEA discovered that the ship is left without crew and 1,800,305 liters of diesel worth RM 4.86 million had gone missing and is suspected to be stolen.

Reference: malaymail.com

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