Kelantan police hunt depot escapees in numbered greens, warn Kota Bharu residents against direct confrontation

The Kelantan police are actively searching for 10 undocumented migrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah Immigration Depot, according to a report by Malay Mail on August 24. The escapees, identifiable by their bright green uniforms and shaved heads, are believed to be wearing the depot’s distinctive attire, including printed identification numbers such as 18101 and 18802.

The fugitives include seven Thai nationals, one Indonesian, one Bangladeshi, and one Rohingya. Authorities have advised the public not to approach or confront the escapees, but to report any sightings or information to the police. The Kelantan police chief has stated that the migrants were under the custody of the Kelantan Immigration Department.

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