![Indonesian police arrest over 600 human trafficking suspects Indonesian police arrest over 600 human trafficking suspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662980731_tahan.jpg)
Indonesian police arrest over 600 human trafficking suspects
Police also rescued 1,826 victims during the ongoing crackdown on people smuggling syndicates from June 5 to 27.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![MMEA detects increased encroachment attempts into country's waters MMEA detects increased encroachment attempts into country's waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655547229_ZubilMatSom.jpg)
MMEA detects increased encroachment attempts into country's waters
There has been an increase in attempts by smuggling syndicates to encroach into the country's territorial waters since April.
Sat Jun 18 2022
![Police to continue with 'Op Tapis' to identify drug lords Police to continue with 'Op Tapis' to identify drug lords](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653299006_AyobKhanMydinPitc.jpg)
Police to continue with 'Op Tapis' to identify drug lords
PDRM will continue its operation and investigation to identify the masterminds behind local and international drug smuggling syndicates through several Op Tapis operations.
Mon May 23 2022
![Police cripple two syndicates, drugs worth RM1.11 million seized Police cripple two syndicates, drugs worth RM1.11 million seized](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636878951_TBAYOBKHAN.jpg)
Police cripple two syndicates, drugs worth RM1.11 million seized
The Johor police crippled two drug smuggling syndicates and seized various types of drugs in three raids.
Sun Nov 14 2021
![Marine Police identify latest tactics used by smuggling syndicates Marine Police identify latest tactics used by smuggling syndicates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625714074_rampas.jpg)
Marine Police identify latest tactics used by smuggling syndicates
Marine Police have identified several new tactics used by smuggling syndicates to bring in contraband into the country.
Thu Jul 08 2021
![Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612176189_ABDULLATIFABDULKA.jpg)
Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department successfully took down three smuggling syndicates involving zam zam water, white cigarettes and tobacco at two locations.
Mon Feb 01 2021
![Tight control may push smuggling syndicates to shift to Perak's border - Police Tight control may push smuggling syndicates to shift to Perak's border - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599047636_TBMiorFaridalathras.jpg)
Tight control may push smuggling syndicates to shift to Perak's border - Police
The distance between the border gate in Pengkalan Hulu and the nearest town, Bentong is only 700 metres, hence the tight control.
Fri Dec 04 2020
![Syndicates using new tactics to smuggle cigarettes in - Customs D-G Syndicates using new tactics to smuggle cigarettes in - Customs D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/41577191726_AbdulLatifAbdulKa.jpg)
Syndicates using new tactics to smuggle cigarettes in - Customs D-G
Cigarette smuggling syndicates are getting slicker, using various methods to bring the contraband items into the country.
Wed Nov 25 2020
![Asri Janggut's claim inaccurate, no policemen involved in corruption - IGP Asri Janggut's claim inaccurate, no policemen involved in corruption - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51598180835_KetuaPolisNegara.jpg)
Asri Janggut's claim inaccurate, no policemen involved in corruption - IGP
Policemen were not involved in the alleged gambling and cigarette smuggling syndicates in Sungai Buloh.
Wed Sep 09 2020
![Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595897422_PolisSekatanJalan.jpg)
Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces
Smuggling syndicates are acting boldly by paying locals as well as school students to channel information on the movement of security forces at the border.
Tue Jul 28 2020
![Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595865681_penjawatawam.jpg)
Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces
Smuggling syndicates are acting boldly by paying locals as well as school students to channel information on the movement of security forces at the border.
Mon Jul 27 2020
![You are being watched, smuggling syndicates warned You are being watched, smuggling syndicates warned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594870148_MohdYusoffMamat.jpg)
You are being watched, smuggling syndicates warned
The list of other syndicates active in the same activities was also "in their hands" and had been channelled to the police Criminal Investigation Department of each state for further action.
Thu Jul 16 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