Squatter settlement in Sabah raided, 925 detained


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 23 Aug 2014

The notorious squatter settlement in the waters of Semporna that borders Lahad Datu and Kunak districts in the east coast.

LAHAD DATU: A notorious squatter settlement was raided in a pre-dawn operation where 925 people were detained amid a decision by the local council to demolish the illegal houses in the area.

The eight-hour operation that began at 2.30am Saturday, under Ops Gasak comes two days after police launched a massive air and sea hunt for three suspected intruders in the waters of Semporna that borders Lahad Datu and Kunak districts in the east coast.

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