Cops rescue 17 Myanmar nationals from human traffickers in Kedah


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ALOR SETAR: Police here have rescued 17 Myanmar nationals who are believed to be victims of human trafficking at the Hutan Kampung Toll Plaza on Friday (Nov 26).

Kedah police deputy chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Roze Shaari said the victims were rescued at about 9.30am after police stopped three cars that were driven by three local suspects at the southbound toll plaza.

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