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LAHAD DATU: Police arrested a man and a woman suspected of being involved in fish bombing in a raid on two houses in Kampung Hidayat, Pulau Bum Bum, on Friday.

District Police Chief Supt Tan Hiap Wah said various tools, believed used to make fish bombs, were also seized.

He said the suspects, aged 24 and 25, were detained for investigation under the Explosives Act 1957.

“They will also be investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63,” he said, thanking the public for information leading to the arrests.

He added that police would not compromise with any party and will take stern action to curb fish bombing activities as it could endanger lives, destroy ecosystem and threaten national security.