IPOH: A local woman has been detained by the police for acting as a transporter for undocumented migrants in Manjung, Perak.
Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Hasbullah Abd Rahman said police uncovered the smuggling activity involving 40 Indonesian undocumented migrants along Jalan Besar Segari to Batu Hilir, Segari in Manjung.
“The case is being investigated under Section 26A and Section 26J of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, as well as Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63,” he said in a statement Tuesday (April 15).
He added that about 10 Indonesian nationals who failed to produce valid identification documents were arrested near the coastal area of Kampung Sungai Lombong, Lekir on
April 14 about 2.30am.
In a separate location on the same day, he said that another seven Indonesians were also detained.
“We view it seriously and will not compromise on any individuals or parties involved in protecting undocumented migrants and will continue efforts to dismantle related syndicates.
“The public are urged to provide information on such activities to the Manjung district police headquarters via its operations room at 05-688 6222 or its WhatsApp hotline at 017-682 8005,” he added.
