Cops rescue 73 individuals from human trafficking syndicates in large-scale operation


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 73 individuals, including 22 children and three disabled persons, were rescued nationwide after they were exploited by human trafficking syndicates.

The victims were rescued in a large-scale operation codenamed "Ops Mega Pintas" on June 12 conducted by Bukit Aman CID's Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) division (D3) along with othe departments within the police force and other enforcement agencies, including the Immigration Department.

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