KOTA KINABALU: A total of 10 Chinese nationals were detained for failing to produce valid travel documents during an operation, codenamed Ops Sapu, at a housing area in Labuan. Labuan Immigration Department director Raymond Entalai said the operation, which ran from midnight to 1.30am on Tuesday (Feb 3), was based on public information and intelligence.
A total of 20 individuals were inspected, comprising 15 men and five women, all Chinese nationals during the operation which was led by deputy assistant director Fatrick James and 18 enforcement officers.
Raymond said 10 individuals were detained after failing to produce valid passes.
“During the inspection, several individuals attempted to flee through the back door of the house.
"The enforcement team had to chase the suspects, and thanks to swift action, all individuals who tried to escape were successfully apprehended,” he said, adding that four summonses were issued to witnesses to assist in the investigation.
Raymond said enforcement operations would be intensified to detect, arrest, and deport foreign nationals who violate laws.
He reminded the public and employers not to harbour illegal immigrants as stern action can be taken.
