Dozens Rounded Up In Massive Immigration Raid
By Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan - Thirteen suspected immigration offenders were apprehended yesterday in what was one of the biggest Immigration raids so far conducted by the Immigration Enforcement Division.

Two Immigration enforcement teams targeted 11 restaurants and eateries during a raid in Mukim Pengkalan Batu, Mukim Sengkurong, Mukim Gadong and Mukim Berakas.

The operation codenamed 'Ops Basmi 97 / 2005' was led by Senior Immigration Officer Sabtu bin Hj Alim.

From the raid 17 foreign workers were issued special passes, four were each given a summons letter, while 13 were apprehended for failing to show valid personal identification and passport.

Six of the offenders were believed to have been working with a Visitor's Pass, which is against the law and punishable with a compound fine of up to B$600 if found guilty.

Another five offenders were registered as maids but found to be working at restaurant premises, an offence which can be charged under the regulation 15(2).

The rest of the suspected Immigration offenders were found in various violations of Immigration Act including living and working in the country after their passes had expired.

In a statement from the Immigration Enforcement Division, employers and owners of restaurants or eateries could face interrogation in light of Immigration offences. If found guilty, they could be charged under Chapter 55 (e) of the Immigration Act Section 17 for "providing work to immigration violators".  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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