Ismail Sabri: Almost 2,000 people arrested trying to sneak into Malaysia


PUTRAJAYA: Close to 2,000 people have been arrested for attempting to sneak into the country between May 1 and Sunday (July 12), says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He said that during this period, 1,494 illegal immigrants, 249 tekong (boat captains) and 110 human traffickers were arrested, adding that 50 vessels and 191 vehicles of various types were seized during Op Benteng.

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