Malaysian state takes in Vietnamese vessel for illegal fishing

The head of the Terrengganu seafood authority, Munir Mohd Nawi, said the crew members were aged 17 to 44.Around 200 kg of fish worth about $870 had been found on their ship, he added.

If convicted for illegally fishing in Malaysian waters, the captain faces a fine of up to $289,000 or jail term of up to two years. The men face a fine of $28,900 each.