Marine cops nab five trying to enter country illegally

KOTA TINGGI: Marine police have detained five foreigners for trying to enter the country illegally at Pantai Kuari in Teluk Ramunia here.

Region II commander Asst Comm Abdul Rahman said the suspects, three women and two men between the ages of 22 and 40 years, were detained at around 10.30pm on Tuesday (Jan 28) night.

“Based on information gathered, we conducted an operation which allowed us to intercept the suspects as they were coming ashore, ” he said in a statement here Wednesday (Jan 29).

ACP Abdul Rahman added that the group gained entry into Malaysia through an uncharted route and would be investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Amendment 2002).

He stressed that the marine police will not compromise in bringing down syndicates that smuggle immigrants in and out of the country.

He also urged the public to relay information regarding illegal activities at sea to the marine police at 07-2372221/ 2222.