LABUAN: Nineteen foreigners were detained in an immigration operation here on Tuesday.
Labuan Immigration Director Mohd Redzuan Nawi said a total of 38 foreigners were checked in the operation from 12.50am to 3.15pm, involving 30 immigration officers and seven other officers.
“The inspections led to the detention of 19, suspected of committing offences under Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155) and Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963,” he said.
He said was last week fined RM800 or 20 days’ jail for committing an offence under Regulation 39(b). He paid the fine.
A woman and three men were sentenced to eight months’ jail from the date of their arrest (Sept 24) for offences under Section 6(1)(c).
Mohd Redzuan said the department would continue to carry out enforcement operations to ensure compliance with immigration laws and curb illegal immigrants.
