Immigration arrests 50 undocumented migrants for various offences in Kelantan
Kelantan Immigration director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the operation, which began at 4pm, involved 31 enforcement personnel of various ranks from the department's state headquarters.
"A total of 80 foreigners were inspected during the operation. Of these, 50 were arrested for various immigration offences," he said.
He added that the migrants comprised 22 Indonesian men, 19 Bangladeshi men, seven Myanmar men, one Cambodian man, and one Indonesian woman.
"All those arrested have been placed at the Tanah Merah Immigration Detention Depot for further investigation. They are suspected of committing offences such as entering this country illegally and overstaying," he added.
Mohamed Yusoff urged the public to come forward with any information regarding the presence of undocumented migrants or any unlawful activities involving foreigners.
"Stern action will be taken without compromise against any individuals found to be harbouring, aiding, or conspiring to protect undocumented migrants," he said.
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