KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Three boat operators were among 38 Indonesian nationals detained by the General Operations Force (GOF) in an operation to curb migrant smuggling along the coastal area of Kampung Sungai Gatal, near Sabak Bernam, on November 2.
GOF Central Brigade acting commander ACP Awang Arfian Awang Bujang said all of them were detained in a raid under Op Taring Delta at about 4.30am while they were believed to be attempting to leave Malaysia via an illegal sea route.
He said the other 35 individuals arrested comprised 24 adult men and 11 adult women.
“The operations team also seized a fishing boat, a Mitsubishi engine and three mobile phones of various brands, which are believed to have been used as communication devices in the smuggling operation.
