52 foreigners detained in late-night raids on seven KL entertainment outlets
KUALA LUMPUR: Immigration officers detained 52 foreigners in late-night raids on seven entertainment outlets in the Dang Wangi area.
Kuala Lumpur authorities conducted late-night raids on seven entertainment venues in the Dang Wangi area, detaining 52 foreigners. The operation, named Op Gegar, involved 74 Immigration Department officers and 18 from the Special Tactical Force. Intelligence and public tips led to the raids, which followed a thorough screening of 170 individuals.
Fifty-two foreigners, including 23 men and 29 women, were arrested for suspected immigration offenses, such as lacking valid travel documents, overstaying, or violating pass conditions. All detainees were taken to the Bukit Jalil Immigration depot for further investigation. The director of the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department, Datuk Hamsha Injau, announced that subsequent enforcement operations will be intensified to ensure adherence to immigration laws.
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