Over 500 foreigners rounded up at market


SERDANG: An attempt by two Bangladeshi men, who had been hiding in a drain for two hours, to avoid arrest failed when they were caught in an operation by the Immigration Department at the Selangor Wholesale Market in Seri Kembangan here.

Selangor Immigration director Khairrul Aminus Kamaruddin, who participated in the operation, said 530 foreigners, among them 26 women, were rounded up during the operation early yesterday.

“They comprised 277 people from Myanmar, Bangladesh (94), India (72), Indonesia (39), Nepal (15), Sri Lanka (nine), Pakistan (six) and one from Vietnam,” he told a press conference after the operation, which started at 3am, Bernama reported.

The operation ended at 6am and the number of those arrested had yet to be finalised as the authorities were still checking the documents of the foreigners concerned when the press conference was held.

According to Khairrul Aminus, the foreigners will be checked to ensure they have valid documents to be in the country.

The operation also involved the General Operations Force, police, Civil Defence Force, Selangor National Registration Department, and Subang City Council.

Meanwhile, Subang Jaya mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim said the city council had detected 10 business licences issued to locals being sold to foreigners.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Special op on motorcycles led to 10% drop in accidents, says Bukit Aman
Police to use drones to tackle cross-border crimes in Kelantan
Kelantan cops foil bid to smuggle shoes, handbags worth RM3.1mil
60 deaths, over 6,000 accidents reported during Deepavali period
Cops nab 48 following raids on unlicensed entertainment outlets in Kepong, Puchong
Don't be hypocrites, Anwar tells critics of Najib's apology
Plans in place to enhance cancer care, especially in rural areas, says Health Ministry
Lorry driver nabbed in Teluk Intan after unlicensed fireworks display sparks blaze
No internet censorship once social media licensing is enforced, says Comms Ministry
Newborn found abandoned in Sibu in stable condition at hospital, says S'wak minister

Others Also Read