25 undocumented migrants held in Lojing Highlands sweep
Its director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the operation, which began at 5pm on Sunday, involved 28 personnel from the department's enforcement division.
"A total of 36 foreign nationals were inspected during the operation.
"Of these, 25 were arrested for immigration-related offences," Mohamed Yusoff said.
He added those detained comprised 14 Myanmar men, six Myanmar women, four Bangladeshi men and one Nepali man.
All of them were brought to the Tanah Merah Immigration Depot for further investigation.
"They are being held for suspected offences under Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63," he said.
Mohamed Yusoff urged members of the public to come forward with any information regarding undocumented migrants or illegal activities involving foreigners.
"Stern action will be taken against individuals or parties who harbour, assist, or collude in protecting undocumented migrants," he said.
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