Immigration Suspect Nabbed At Building Site

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Immigration Enforcement Unit has apprehended an illegal immigrant who managed to sneak into the country through a border control post.

The Indonesian man was caught during a routine inspection at construction site of a house in Kg Tanjong Nangka yesterday afternoon.

He was busy with his tasks at the building site when seven enforcement officers led by Senior Immigration Officer, Sabtu bin Hj Alim took him by surprise.

The suspect was unable to produce any immigration documents when asked

by the officials. Upon questioning, he admitted to entering the country illegally with a friend without any immigration documents or passport by sneaking through the Kuala Lurah Immigration Control Post.

He is expected to be charged under Chapter 6 (I) (c) of the Immigration Act for entering and living in the country illegally.

A summons letter for the owner of the house under construction was issued as it is an offence to employ an immigration offender. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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