99 illegal immigrants nabbed at Kelantan construction site
The operation, which began at 10am, involved 50 enforcement officers of various ranks.
State Immigration director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said that acting on intelligence gathered by its Enforcement Division, the department conducted inspections at a construction site in Kubang Kerian.
"The construction site is for a new apartment complex.
"After raiding the place, they detained 99 individuals.
"The foreigners were taken to the Tanah Merah Immigration depot for further investigation.
"They are suspected of committing offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Immigration Regulations 1963," he said.
He urged employers to ensure that all foreign workers hold valid permits and called on the public to report any illegal immigrants or unlawful activities involving foreigners.
"We will not compromise and will take stern action against any parties who aid, abet, or shelter undocumented migrants," he said.
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