10 Myanmar Nationals Detained Trying To Cross Into Malaysia
A statement from TDM's 2nd Infantry Division today said the undocumented migrants (PATI) comprised four men and six women, aged between 19 and 35, with some of them carrying Myanmar identification documents and passports.
'Several personal items, including mobile phones and cash in Malaysian, Myanmar and Thai currencies, were also confiscated.
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