SEMPORNA: A video went viral on Friday showing a group of individuals believed to be illegal immigrants jumping into the sea in the waters here to evade arrest by security forces.
The footage captured several people leaping directly into the water during the operation.
Others were seen boarding nearby boats in a bid to escape.
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Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident.