242 foreigners detained in raids across Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Klang
SHAH ALAM: A karaoke centre, two factories, and five blocks of flats were raided by the Selangor Immigration Department in an operation that saw 242 foreigners detained last night.
Last night, the Selangor Immigration Department carried out a major operation across Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, and Klang, resulting in the arrest of 242 foreigners. The operation, known as Op Mega, involved screening 321 individuals, of which 242 were detained for various immigration offenses. Acting Director Mohmad Khusairi Kamarudin revealed that the detainees consisted of 180 men and 62 women, aged between 25 and 50.
Thirty-five foreigners were apprehended at a popular entertainment venue, while 120 were detained at two factories specializing in plastic packaging and courier services. At the first factory, 62 of the 93 screened individuals were detained, and 58 out of 68 at the second factory.
Further searches at five residential blocks in Pandamaran led to the arrest of 87 individuals out of 110 checked. Among the identified offenses were failing to produce valid identity documents, breaching pass conditions, and overstaying. Five Form 29 witness summonses were issued to Malaysians suspected of being employers to aid in investigations.
All detained foreigners were transferred to the Semenyih Immigration Depot for further proceedings. The operation, which started at 10pm and concluded early this morning, involved 130 personnel from four agencies, including 115 Immigration officers, seven Employees Provident Fund officers, and four officers each from the Labour Department and Civil Defence Force.
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