KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — The Immigration Department arrested 59 illegal immigrants during its Ops Sapu operation on 22 units of an apartment in Kepong today.
Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said the immigrants, comprising 37 men and 22 women, are from Myanmar, Indonesia, India, and Nepal.
“They were detained for offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63, namely overstaying and not having valid travel documents,” he told the press after the operation.
Ops Sapu was conducted following two weeks of intelligence based on residents’ complaints.
25 summonses were also issued to owners of premises occupied by illegal immigrants for allegedly harbouring and renting out the place to foreigners.
Meanwhile, Saupee said some of the immigrants arrested were found to be selling counterfeit goods.
“We will inform the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry regarding this matter for further action,” he added.
— Bernama
