KUALA LUMPUR (BERNAMA) – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have arrested 113 individuals, both locals and foreigners, suspected of being involved in human trafficking activities in 33 nationwide raids as part of an operation known as Ops Mega Pintas.
Speaking to reporters yesterday, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (Intelligence/Operations) deputy director DCP Fadil Marsus, said that during the operation, 25 men, 26 women and 22 children were rescued, adding that the victims are nationals of Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.
DCP Fadil said police also rescued three individuals with disabilities aged between 38 and 44, comprising one woman and two men, believed to have been exploited for sexual and forced labour purposes.
Fadil said that the police take human trafficking activities seriously and that strict action will be taken against any individuals or criminal groups involved in such crimes.
“PDRM also welcomes cooperation from the public. If anyone has information about human trafficking activities, they are encouraged to report it to their nearest police station,” he said.
DCP Fadil urged employers and businesses who hire both foreign and local workers to be vigilant to avoid engaging in exploitative labour practices.
