MANILA, Philippines - Two Malaysians were arrested for poaching in waters off Balabac town in Palawan over the weekend.
Ku Vui Hjung and Rahman Bin Abd Rahman, both of Sabah, allegedly yielded 7,500 sea turtle eggs, two sacks of assorted aquatic meat and three sacks of dried clam meat, according to Philippine National Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent Wilben Mayor.
Reports said the suspects were caught fishing by members of the Special Boat Unit-Maritime Group who were on sea patrol in Barangay Mangsee.
Superintendent Osmondo Salibo, chief of the SBU-MG, said the Malaysians were detained at the SBU headquarters in Puerto Princesa City.