MMEA detains 14 illegal immigrants in waters off Johor


KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained 14 illegal Indonesian immigrants in waters off Teluk Punggai on Wednesday (Nov 24).

Johor MMEA director First Admiral Nurul Hizam Zakaria said they were arrested during Op Benteng.

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