RMN launch piracy patrol

on July 11, 2017

Move to combat tanker cargo theft.

Royal Malaysian Navy deploys vessels to combat piracy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has deployed its vessels in an operation dubbed Ops Padu, in a bid to combat piracy in the waters of Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Johor.

Its deputy chief, Vice Admiral Datuk Anuwi Hassan said the operation, which was specifically mounted to combat piracy involving tankers carrying liquefied petroleum, was launched on Monday.

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Source: themalaymailonline.com

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