{
  "id": 13713577,
  "title": "Seized vehicles found back in hands of Rohingya detainees, says RTD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/seized-vehicles-found-back-in-hands-of-rohingya-detainees-says-rtd",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:07:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1553225/seized-vehicles-found-back-hands-rohingya-detainees-says-rtd"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Terengganu Road Transport Department (RTD) in Malaysia recently conducted an operation targeting vehicles seized from Rohingya detainees, finding that some of these vehicles had returned to the detainees after legal proceedings. RTD Director Zamri Samion revealed that the department had previously encountered such cases, indicating that some foreigners were integrating into the local community. During the operation, 305 foreigners were penalized, with 1,466 summonses issued and 291 vehicles seized, comprising motorcycles, cars, and other types. The seized vehicles remain under the department's custody until the court case concludes. In a 14-day operation from September 28 to October 11, 69 foreigners were penalized, resulting in 315 summonses and 68 vehicles seized, with motorcycles being the most common type. The RTD issued two PG.1 notices under Section 59 during the same period. Statistical analysis of the same period showed that driving without a license was the most common offense, followed by expired motor vehicle licenses and lack of insurance coverage. Other technical violations included issues with registration numbers, brake lights, side mirrors, tires, and exhausts. The operation was carried out due to complaints about foreigners using vehicles without valid documents, particularly in Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus districts.",
  "summary": "KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Road Transport Department has detected cases of seized vehicles returning to the hands of Rohingya detainees after the vehicles had gone through legal proceedings.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}