Border Security Operation: Malaysian Army Arrests Illegal Immigrants
Two Separate Operations in Kubang Pasu District
In a bid to ensure national border security, the Malaysian Army (TDM) has conducted two separate operations in the Kubang Pasu district, resulting in the arrest of 15 illegal immigrants from Myanmar and Thailand.
First Operation: Arrest of 8 Myanmar Nationals
The first operation took place on [Date] at 7:22 pm, within the area of responsibility of the Malaysian 6th Infantry Brigade (KTJ 6 Bgd). The operation team, while on patrol, detected a group of illegal immigrants hiding in a drain along the main road from Padang Sanai to Sintok. A total of eight Myanmar men, aged between 19 and 48, were arrested.
Seized along with the illegal immigrants were a sum of cash and eight mobile phones, with a total value estimated at over RM5,300. All the illegal immigrants, believed to have entered Malaysia through illegal routes in search of employment, were handed over to the Bukit Kayu Hitam Police Station for further action.
Second Operation: Arrest of 7 Myanmar and Thai Nationals
The second operation took place on [Date] at 2:30 am, near the Malaysia-Thailand border. The operation team detected a group of illegal immigrants from Myanmar and Thailand who were acting suspiciously. A total of seven illegal immigrants, aged between 18 and 47, were arrested, along with a sum of cash and mobile phones, estimated at over RM4,400. They were also handed over to the same police station for further action.
TDM’s Commitment to Border Security
The TDM remains committed to ensuring national border security and will not tolerate any cross-border criminal activities and smuggling. The operation team will continue to enhance patrols and border control to prevent illegal immigration and other transnational crimes.
Conclusion
The Malaysian Army’s efforts to arrest illegal immigrants in the Kubang Pasu district demonstrate its commitment to ensuring national border security. The operations highlight the importance of vigilance and cooperation between the military and law enforcement agencies in preventing cross-border criminal activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the outcome of the two operations conducted by the Malaysian Army in the Kubang Pasu district?
A: The operations resulted in the arrest of 15 illegal immigrants from Myanmar and Thailand, with the seizure of cash and mobile phones valued at over RM9,700.
Q: What was the purpose of the operations?
A: The operations aimed to ensure national border security and prevent cross-border criminal activities and smuggling.
Q: How many illegal immigrants were arrested in each operation?
A: The first operation involved the arrest of 8 Myanmar nationals, while the second operation involved the arrest of 7 Myanmar and Thai nationals.