![KDN collaborates with Interpol, Aseanpol to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling KDN collaborates with Interpol, Aseanpol to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694084663_KDN.jpg)
KDN collaborates with Interpol, Aseanpol to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling
Home Ministry says the govt cannot act alone because human trafficking and smuggling of migrants are dynamic crimes that transcend borders.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702545583_TBAfricamigrants.jpg)
Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads
A recent crackdown on migrant smuggling and human trafficking throughout the Americas turned up migrants from 69 countries.
Sat Dec 16 2023
![Malaysia's move to Tier 2 Watch List of tip has positive impact on trade sector - DPM Fadillah Malaysia's move to Tier 2 Watch List of tip has positive impact on trade sector - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677125148_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Malaysia's move to Tier 2 Watch List of tip has positive impact on trade sector - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia is establishing cooperation and engagement sessions, especially with the United States.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Smuggling of migrants: Three immigration officers arrested since Oct 12 Smuggling of migrants: Three immigration officers arrested since Oct 12](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667985208_KhairulDzaimeeDaud.jpg)
Smuggling of migrants: Three immigration officers arrested since Oct 12
Khairul Dzaimee said the department won't compromise on its officers found to be involved in the smuggling of migrants and human trafficking cases.
Wed Nov 09 2022
![Alleged truck driver posed as victim after Texas migrant deaths Alleged truck driver posed as victim after Texas migrant deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656551415_TEXAS.jpg)
Alleged truck driver posed as victim after Texas migrant deaths
The suspected driver was charged in US federal court with a single count of migrant smuggling resulting in death.
Thu Jun 30 2022
![Migrant smuggling syndicate members detained in Johor Migrant smuggling syndicate members detained in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638710968_remanibu.jpg)
Migrant smuggling syndicate members detained in Johor
Johor police have detained 12 members of a migrant smuggling syndicate dubbed as 'Geng Janggut' through Op Benteng at three locations around the city and Kulai on Wednesday and Thursday.
Sun Dec 05 2021
![JKDM intensifying operations against migrant smuggling JKDM intensifying operations against migrant smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632815965_TBKASTAMjpg.jpg)
JKDM intensifying operations against migrant smuggling
JKDM is intensifying operations to prevent migrant smuggling which looks set to increase despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Sep 28 2021
![MMEA identifies 33 hot migrant smuggling locations MMEA identifies 33 hot migrant smuggling locations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623807255_MMEA.jpg)
MMEA identifies 33 hot migrant smuggling locations
Ahmad Faridi said besides migrant smuggling, the locations involved are also gateways for drug trafficking.
Wed Jun 16 2021
![Johor Police not ruling out existence of new migrant smuggling network Johor Police not ruling out existence of new migrant smuggling network](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597229709_KetuaPolisJohorDa.jpg)
Johor Police not ruling out existence of new migrant smuggling network
Ayob Khan says 537 illegal immigrants had been nabbed in the same operation held by the Johor Police Contingent, from April 22 until last Sunday.
Tue Oct 27 2020
![Police officer nabbed over involvement in Sarawak migrant smuggling Police officer nabbed over involvement in Sarawak migrant smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593257188_TBGARI.jpg)
Police officer nabbed over involvement in Sarawak migrant smuggling
A special branch officer from the Sarawak police contingent suspected of being involved in the trafficking of migrants into the country was detained last week.
Thu Jul 16 2020
![Migrant smuggling: IP on 19 law enforcement personnel submitted to AGC Migrant smuggling: IP on 19 law enforcement personnel submitted to AGC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591062019_TBPKPx.jpg)
Migrant smuggling: IP on 19 law enforcement personnel submitted to AGC
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said they were now waiting instructions from the AGC for further action.
Tue Jul 07 2020
![Police intensify patrols in mangrove areas to curb migrant smuggling Police intensify patrols in mangrove areas to curb migrant smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71584159102_DatukAcrylSani.jpg)
Police intensify patrols in mangrove areas to curb migrant smuggling
The General Operations Force (GOF) had been mobilised to carry out operations at all identified locations, including the mangrove areas.
Sun Jul 05 2020
![Immigration assistant director nabbed for alleged involvement in migrant smuggling Immigration assistant director nabbed for alleged involvement in migrant smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71587725771_WomenHancuffsGeneric.jpg)
Immigration assistant director nabbed for alleged involvement in migrant smuggling
Police have detained an Immigration assistant director on suspicion of being involved in migrant smuggling syndicate in Johor.
Fri Jul 03 2020
![Police nab 63 more suspected for smuggling illegals Police nab 63 more suspected for smuggling illegals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591832303_TBHuzirMohamed.jpg)
Police nab 63 more suspected for smuggling illegals
Police arrested 63 others suspected of participating in migrant smuggling activities on June 8.
Tue Jun 30 2020
![Stern action for officers involved in migrant smuggling activity - Immigration DG Stern action for officers involved in migrant smuggling activity - Immigration DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586495389_KetuaPengarahImigr.jpg)
Stern action for officers involved in migrant smuggling activity - Immigration DG
The Immigration Department (JIM) will not protect any its officers and compromise if any them are found working with skippers or middleman linked to migrant smuggling syndicates.
Thu Jun 25 2020