2,648 foreigners arrested for attempting to enter country illegally

By MAZWIN NIK ANIS

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 2,648 foreigners were arrested for attempting to enter the country illegally, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Senior Minister (Security) said on Tuesday (Aug 4) that between May 1 and Aug 3, authorities also detained 609 tekongs (skippers) and 157 smugglers.

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Illegal immigrants , Smugglers , Ops Benteng , Ismail Sabri Yaakob

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