GOF nabs 71 for illegal entry along Kelantan–Thai border
GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid said the arrests were recorded between Jan 1 and July 14 this year.
He said those detained comprised 54 men and 17 women, including both locals and foreigners.
"Since January, the GOF has recorded 42 cases of illegal border crossings, resulting in the arrest of 71 people.
"The majority of these cases were recorded in the Rantau Panjang area," he said.
He said the suspects were detained under Section 5(2) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for illegal entry into Malaysia.
"These arrests reflect our ongoing commitment to curbing cross-border crime and safeguarding the country's sovereignty," he said.
Nik Ros Azhan said the GOF would continue to strengthen border patrols and tighten enforcement in known hotspots along the Malaysia–Thailand border.
He also urged the public to provide any information related to cross-border crimes to the authorities to enable swift action.
In a bid to further tighten security, Kelantan police enforced a ban on illegal border crossings from Dec 1, 2024.
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