MMEA reactivates Ops Pagar Laut to combat cross-border crime during festive season

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has reactivated Ops Pagar Laut in the country’s waters to curb and combat various cross-border crimes during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season.

MMEA deputy director-general Rear Admiral Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim said the operation series 1/2023 will be held from Sunday until April 30.

"So, they will try to take this opportunity to engage in criminal activities such as smuggling in illegal immigrants, contraband as well as controlled items, invasion and other crimes via the sea,” he said after launching Ops Khas Pagar Laut on Saturday . He further said that 800 enforcement officers and personnel with 45 assets would be involved in implementing routine patrols and enforcement in the country’s waters.

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