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Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Authorities uncover Serdang den using CCTV to evade raids, 496 migrants held
SERDANG, July 16 — The authorities have uncovered an illegal online gambling hub operating from three units of a four-storey apartment block in Pusat Bandar Putra Permai here. The gambling centre was busted during a joint raid conducted by the Immigration Department, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and the General Operations Force last night. Immigration deputy director-general of operations Jafri Embok Taha said preliminary investigations revealed that the three units were registered under the names of three local individuals, based on utility bill records obtained. 'When officers arrived at the residential units, the premises were already empty. It is believed that the suspects had fled, leaving behind only a few tablets, monitors, chairs and tables. We have handed over the case related to the discovery of the gambling hub to MBSJ for further investigation and action,' he said during a press conference after the operation. He added that all three houses were equipped with closed-circuit television cameras to monitor movements outside, and their operations targeted customers among undocumented migrants (PATI) residing in the apartment. Jafri Embok said 496 PATI were taken to the Semenyih Immigration Detention Centre after 741 foreigners were inspected in the operation, which ran from 10 pm to 1 am. 'The suspected offences include violations under the Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport Act 1966, Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007,' he said. He added that similar joint operations will be conducted periodically, and the public is reminded not to employ, harbour or house foreigners without valid travel documents in their premises. Jafri Embok also said the department is implementing the Migrant Repatriation Programme (PRM) 2.0, running from May 19 this year until April 30, 2026. Under this programme, undocumented migrants are allowed to return to their home countries by paying only a RM500 compound and a special pass fee of RM20. 'In total, only RM520 is charged. In Selangor, there are four locations for PRM implementation: Shah Alam, Kelana Jaya, Port Klang and Kajang,' he said. — Bernama
CBS News
7 hours ago
- CBS News
Richfield police capture wandering sheep after nearly mile-long chase
Law enforcement might be used to chasing criminals, but on Tuesday morning, in Richfield, Minnesota, they detained a female sheep. "I was like, 'OK, we're gonna wrangle an animal today.'" said officer Megan Miller of the Richfield Police Department. "My mouth dropped open... I was shocked." That jaw-dropping call was at 9:26 a.m. Police were requested to help shepherd a sheep near East 75th Street and 11th Avenue South, and found its owner along the way. "We pulled up alongside of him and asked, 'Are you looking for a sheep?" And then one of the neighbors was like, 'It went that way!' And we all were like, 'Sweet,' and we just took off after the sheep," said officer Nolan Monahan. That mission is now a conversation in person and online amongst Richfield residents. "I was very confused and amused," said Richfield resident Kris Hoffwomyn, who was heading to work when she saw the sheep. "I was pretty sure it wasn't a dog. When I took a closer look, it was clearly not a dog." Martin Guzman and his wife were home when they saw officers catch the sheep in their backyard, an ending to a pursuit nearly a mile away from where it began. "It seemed very strange for me the see the police outside," said Guzman. "He was out for 15 to 20 minutes. He was fast. He was panting," Miller said. "We kept saying he was running for his freedom." Police say farm animals aren't allowed in Richfield, and the owner claims it was purchased to be harvested. Chickens are allowed with a permit.
CBS News
8 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
California bills to unmask federal officers, mandate visible ID advance in Assembly
Two bills aimed at addressing transparency issues within law enforcement agencies, locally and federally, were voted on Tuesday by California legislators. One of those bills would make California the first state in the country to ban law enforcement officers at all levels from covering their faces during operations, including immigration raids. Senate Bill 627, which passed through the Assembly Public Safety Committee, was authored in direct response to immigration raids happening across the state. Under the legislation, also referred to as the No Secret Police Act, if law enforcement officials do not comply, they could be charged with a misdemeanor. There are exceptions for SWAT and undercover work. State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), who introduced the legislation with Senator Jesse Arreguin (D-Berkeley), said that the public has a right to know if they're interacting with a real officer. "This bill is not about preventing law enforcement from engaging in their typical work," Wiener said. "It is about preventing extreme masking that is causing terror in our communities." Critics argue that the bill is cracking down on California law enforcement officers who aren't even part of immigration raids. John Myers, visiting professor of law at UC College of Law, San Francisco, said he understands the concerns surrounding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other officers concealing identities. He calls it a legitimate public policy issue. However, he said that this bill isn't a good way to address those concerns, calling it micro-managing. "It's an effort to solve an issue that the State of California has no authority to solve, unfortunately," Myers said. "And secondly, I think it will hamstring local law enforcement with a bill that will have lots of unintended consequences." The other bill passed by the committee was Senate Bill 805, which aims to strengthen existing law for impersonating an officer, firefighter, or government employee. That requires all law enforcement, including local, state and federal, to display visible identification like names or badge numbers. SB805, referred to as the No Vigilantes Act, was introduced by Senator Sasha Perez (D-Pasadena). "We are facing an extraordinary moment here in California. Masked individuals with no identification, no uniform,s driving unmarked vehicles and carrying firearms are taking our neighbors, both immigrants and American citizens, in broad daylight. When asked by the public to provide badge numbers, they refuse," Perez said. Supporters of the bill include the Peace Officers Research Association of California. However, Myers said that this legislation wouldn't be a problem for patrol officers who are very clearly law enforcement with their uniforms and badges on display. He said it's a problem for the hundreds of detectives and investigators across the state. "They wear a suit to work, and the long-standing tradition in law enforcement for them is to have the badge typically on their belt, where it can not be seen," Myers said. "They're not acting undercover. They're just doing their normal investigative work. It could be quite disruptive to that work if they're required to have that badge out." Myers said that if that portion of the bill were eliminated, that would be a step in the right direction. That's expected to be amended as the bill moves forward.
CBC
9 hours ago
- CBC
Calgary police officer charged with 2nd-degree murder in 2023 shooting
A Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after a 2023 police chase ended with a shooting that left two men dead.
CBC
10 hours ago
- CBC
Police officer charged with 2 counts of 2nd-degree murder
Const. Craig Stothard faces two charges of second-degree murder stemming from a Calgary shooting in 2023.
