![249 smugglers arrested at Malaysia-Thai border from Jan-Oct this year 249 smugglers arrested at Malaysia-Thai border from Jan-Oct this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606803496_DCPShafienMamat.jpg)
249 smugglers arrested at Malaysia-Thai border from Jan-Oct this year
Suspected smugglers comprised locals and foreigners who were picked up at several hotspot locations along the border, including in Pasir Mas, Rantau Panjang, and Tumpat districts.
Tue Dec 01 2020
![Op Benteng: 396 illegal immigrants, 108 skippers detained Op Benteng: 396 illegal immigrants, 108 skippers detained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591610672_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Op Benteng: 396 illegal immigrants, 108 skippers detained
In the effort to contain the entry of foreigners into the country, enforcement agencies would continue to tighten control at the border especially the rat tunnels.
Mon Jun 08 2020
![Warning shot fired, three suspected smugglers detained Warning shot fired, three suspected smugglers detained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/71365829515_295x200.jpg)
Warning shot fired, three suspected smugglers detained
Three men were arrested on suspicion of smuggling petrol near the Pulau Berhala waters.
Sun May 11 2014