KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13, 2010): Seven immigration officers and two Indonesian men were arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for allegedly being involved with human trafficking syndicates and activities.
In a press conference at Bukit Aman today, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said the nine men, seven of whom are officers from the Immigration Department, were detained on Monday and Tuesday.
He said the men, who are suspected of aiding the trafficking of foreigners into Malaysia, were held for further investigations into their alleged involvement in the syndicates and for investigators to gather information to penetrate the international network of the human traffickers.
“We view this issue very seriously as it has raised questions to the security of the country. Such illegal activities can also be a regional threat if these syndicates use such means of seeking entry for criminal, terrorist activities, drugs and firearms smuggling.” he said.
He said the latest operation by police was in line of the government’s goal to prove that Malaysia is committed in fighting human trafficking and to thwart any attempt by such syndicates in using the country as a transit point for their activities.
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