SANDAKAN: Eleven foreigners were rounded up for immigration related offences during the integrated operation conducted by law enforcement agencies on May 27.
The integrated operation/Ops Poket was held in the vicinity of the town centre from 7.30am to 11am, involving the district police with the collaboration of the Immigration Department, Sandakan Municipal Council and National Registration Department.
Acting OCPD Supt K. Ramasamy in a statement said the operation was aimed at combating crime and the presence of illegal immigrants (PATI), enforcing documentation-related laws, and curbing illegal activities in the town area.
Eleven foreigners were detained for offenses under the Immigration Act 1959/63 for failing to present valid travel documents and overstaying, as well as under the Societies Act 1966 for involvement in unregistered organisations, Ramasamy said.
All detainees were taken to the district police headquarters and Immigration Department for further action, he added.
“The district police will continue to conduct similar operations with other enforcement agencies from time to time to safeguard public safety and order,” Ramasamy said. – James Leong
the presence of illegal immigrants.
