MELAKA: Five illegal immigrants from India and Pakistan turned aggressive during raids by the Melaka Immigration Department around the city yesterday.
Melaka Immigration director Anirwan Fauzee Mohd Aini said they were part of the 72 foreigners who screened during 'Op Selera' and 'Op Pintu'.
"The foreigners acted aggressively and tried to escape by running into the enforcement officers.
"Some were also willing to put themselves in danger by running towards the busy road... but all of them were arrested.
"In the operations that ended at 1.30am today, 72 foreigners were screened and 26 of them were arrested, aged between two and 54, involving 22 men, three women and a minor," he said in a statement here today.
Anirwan added that those arrested comprised 13 Myanmar nationals, Indians (five), Indonesians (five), Bangladeshis (two) and a Pakistani national.
The raids, based on complaints received from members of the public, involved 20 members by the Enforcement Division of the Melaka Immigration Department.
"The main objective of the operation was to detect and combat the influx of foreigners, especially illegal immigrants and also aimed to identify and track any individual who tried to protect and exploit them for a profit.
"We also warn foreigners and individuals who protect them that they are always under our surveillance and strict action will be taken against all those involved." – Bernama
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