More than three dozen illegals detained in Johor

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Immigration Department has detained 38 illegal immigrants, including 11 females in a two-day operation held around the state.

Johor Immigration Department director Baharuddin Tahir said the operation was carried out on Monday (Feb 19) and Tuesday (Feb 20) involving personnel from its state enforcement unit and branches in Muar, Batu Pahat, Mersing, and Segamat.