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Malaysian immigration and maritime enforcement operations

Overview

Malaysian authorities have conducted several operations targeting illegal activities and undocumented immigration.

In Klang, the Malaysian Immigration Department dismantled a syndicate involved in dismantling and selling vehicle parts. The raid led to the arrest of 20 foreign nationals, including 17 Pakistani men and three Indonesians. Investigations suggest the group was involved in the disappearance of a local company’s vehicle. The operation also uncovered an illegal transit housing service for undocumented immigrants, which reportedly charged between RM5,000 and RM10,000 per person.

In Kelantan, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained approximately 20 undocumented immigrants during operations along the Kelantan River in Kota Bharu and Pasir Mas. Detainees included nationals from India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Myanmar. Authorities are investigating potential migrant smuggling connections between agents in Malaysia and Thailand.

Entities

Kelantan · Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency · Kamal Mohamad · Klang · Malaysian Immigration Department

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Malaysian Maritime authorities detain 20 undocumented immigrants in Kelantan

    Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officials detained 20 undocumented immigrants from India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Myanmar during two operations along the Kelantan River.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Malaysian Immigration Department busts vehicle dismantling syndicate in Klang

    Malaysian immigration authorities arrested 20 foreign nationals in Klang for operating a vehicle dismantling syndicate and providing illegal transit housing for undocumented immigrants.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · careta.my · kosmo.com.my · paultan.org