The Star 12 Mar 10;
LABUAN: Two locals have been arrested for fish bombing around Kurahman Island off the waters here.
Sabah Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) regional enforcement chief First Admiral Mohd Taha Ibrahim said the arrest on Saturday was made on a public tip-off.
“We managed to catch two of them while their accomplices managed to escape,” he told Bernama on Friday.
Three pump boats were seized for further investigation and MMEA officers also found various species of fish in the boat which were believed to meant for sale at the market.
He also advised the public to avoid buying bombed fish to discourage such activities which destroyed fish breeding grounds and affected the country’s tourism industry.
Mohd Taha said the agency had identified areas for fish bombing activities and warned those involved to stop immediately.
The duo would be charged in court soon. -- Bernama
