78 illegal immigrants, boat skipper detained [NSTTV]

KUALA LUMPUR: Seventy-eight illegal immigrants and a boat skipper were detained during yesterday's Op Benteng.

Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told a press conference today the Op Benteng task force had held 337 roadblocks nationwide to curb the spread of Covid- 19.

"Since May 1 until Nov 9, Op Benteng has arrested 8,177 illegal immigrants, 783 boat skippers, and 340 smugglers. At the same time, 218 boats and 886 land vehicles were seized.

"Action will be taken against those trying to enter the country illegally and the enforcement agencies will continue to beef up control along the country's border.

"Members of the public are encouraged to call the National Task Force hotline at 01162511223 to report on illegal immigrants and cross-border crimes," he said.

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