KOTA KINABALU: Masterminds behind the influx of illegal immigrants in Sabah will be brought to book, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman. He said the wide coastal area in the eastern part of Sabah, stretching over 1,700 kilometres, has contributed to the existence of ‘rat trails’ (hidden trails) to sneak in the illegals into the state. Also present was Sabah Immigration director Datuk Dr Muhamad Sade Mohamad Amin. Mohd Azis also said throughout last year, the Sabah Immigration Department had carried out 1,199 enforcement operations against the illegals in the state and a total of 28,555 individuals were inspected. He said of the total, 4,180 illegals and 23 employers were arrested while 12,230 others were deported back to their countries of origin.

Source: New Strait Times February 08, 2020 11:37 UTC