Esscom spearheads large scale operation in Semporna

Security officers checking travel papers of people screened in the operation

KOTA KINABALU: An large-scale integrated operation led by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) saw more than 300 people screened for various criminal offences in the Semporna district.

Officers and personnel from various agencies and departments conducted checks on land and at sea to curb activities that involved cross-border crimes, smuggling, narcotics as well as illegal immigrants on Wednesday (Nov 8).