85 human trafficking victims rescued


Exploited labour: Some of the human trafficking victims rescued in Ops Pintas Mega.

KUALA LUMPUR: Eighty-five individuals, including 17 children, believed to be victims of human trafficking and forced labour, were rescued following a massive operation.

Some 175 others were detained in the special operation called Ops Pintas Mega, which was con­ducted by Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Depart­ment (CID) Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) division (D3) along with other enforcement agencies. The operation saw 36 raids conducted simultaneously nationwide on May 8.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Sun bear stirs fears in Kampung Durian Mentangau, Dungun
Asean AI safety network secretariat to be based in KL
Contractor loses RM460,000 to non-existent investment scheme
Immoral activities: Army chief confirms 15 officers involved
PLKN intake to reach 25,000 annually with 13 training camps, says director
No alternative location yet for pig farm besides Bukit Tagar, says Selangor MB
GOF busts human trafficking syndicate with the arrest of three locals, one foreigner
Group protests outside Bukit Aman over delays to probe killing of stray dogs on UPM campus
Umno postpones party polls to focus on state elections, GE16, says Asyraf Wajdi
Malaysian Media Council: The arrest of ex-FMT journo Rex Tan unnecessary, punitive

Others Also Read