THE Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle in 4.27 million kretek (clove cigarettes) of various brands worth RM2.95 million in waters off Tanjung Sepat, Selangor, on Monday.
MMEA Malacca and Negri Sembilan director Iskandar Ishak said the smugglers using three speedboats, believed to be from Rupat, Indonesia, were detected thanks to intelligence from neighbouring countries and assistance from the Malaysian Maritime Surveillance System at about 11.30pm on Sunday.