Over 100 undocumented migrants nabbed at Malaysia-Thai border
Ab Rashid said all the migrants were brought into the country via rat trails and illegal bases in the district. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Tumpat district police chief, Supt Ab Rashid Mat Daud said all the illegals were brought into the country via rat trails and illegal bases in the district. The operation involved the Department of Information, Health Department and Tumpat District Council, while focusing on compliance with the standard operating procedure set by the government.
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