Kuala Lumpur: The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade foiled a human trafficking operation after arresting six Myanmar nationals, including four children, in Kampung Chenerai Alor Pasir, Pasir Mas, yesterday. Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the 5.30 am raid was carried out based on intelligence gathered through Op Taring Wawasan regarding the trafficking of foreign nationals.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, upon inspection of a house, the authorities found two men and four women, including four children, believed to be from Myanmar. None of the individuals could provide valid travel documents, confirming their illegal status in the country.

Further details revealed that the homeowner, a 37-year-old local man, was apprehended on suspicion of being the smuggler who facilitated their entry through illegal routes. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat human trafficking and illegal migration in the region.

The detained foreigners are being held under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which pertains to illegal entry without valid documents. Meanwhile, the alleged smuggler faces charges under Section 26H of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, aimed at curbing human trafficking and migrant smuggling activities.