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Kuala Kedah Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mahmad Faizal Ahmad said 42 fishermen underwent urine test and 39 of them tested positive for morphine and methamphetamine. — AFP pic ALOR SETAR, Nov 6 — A total of 39 fishermen were arrested in the Rintis Perdana operation conducted by the Kuala Kedah Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and the Kota Setar District Anti-Drug Agency in Kuala Kedah waters here on Monday.
Kuala Kedah Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mahmad Faizal Ahmad said 42 fishermen underwent urine test and 39 of them tested positive for morphine and methamphetamine.“The operation was aimed at curbing drug abuse among fishermen in the area and preventing further maritime crime. “It is also in line with the National Anti-Drug Agency pilot project in addressing these social problems in the country’s waters,” he said in a statement here yesterday. — Bernama
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