5 illegals held in Sandakan
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025
Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025
By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The suspects arrested during 'Ops Poket'. SANDAKAN: Five illegal immigrants were detained in an integrated operation conducted at the Central Market, here on Wednesday. The operation, known as 'Ops Poket,' was carried out by the Sandakan District Police in collaboration with the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS), and the National Registration Department (JPN). All individuals were detained under the Immigration Act 1959/63 for failing to produce valid identification documents and are suspected of overstaying in the state. The operation was conducted from 4pm to 6pm to combat crime and curb the presence of illegal immigrants, in addition to enforcing laws related to documentation. Acting Sandakan District Police Chief, Superintendent Ramasamy Kuppan, said all those arrested were taken to the Sandakan District Police Headquarters and handed over to the Immigration Department for further action. He said such operations would continue to ensure public safety and public order. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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