108 Indonesians nabbed in migrant smuggling bust off Perak waters
Those detained comprise 103 migrants and five suspected boat crew members transporting them to the Manjung coastline using small 'pom pom' boats.
Police in Malaysia have arrested 108 Indonesians suspected of involvement in migrant smuggling off the coast of Perak. The operation, conducted in the waters near Manjung, resulted in the apprehension of 103 migrants and five suspected boat crew members. Among the detained individuals were five men aged between 19 and 60, suspected of holding various roles in the smuggling operation such as captain, assistant captain, and coast watchers.
The remaining 103 individuals were Indonesian nationals, comprising 67 men, 33 women, three boys, and four girls aged between eight months and 68 years. Police also seized 22 packets containing approximately 5.8kg of suspected syabu, a synthetic drug, from a suspect's clothing and luggage. The arrested individuals were found to be lacking valid travel documents and were transported to the Manjung coastline using small boats known as "pom pom" boats.
They were charged with various offenses under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, the Immigration Act 1959/63, and the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The police vowed to maintain stringent security measures in national waters and would not tolerate any involvement in migrant smuggling activities, promising firm action against all those found guilty as per the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.
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