Immigration Offenders Held In Raids
By Yusrin & Azaraimy

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Immigration Department Monday night inspected seven locations in the Brunei Muara District, detained five foreign workers; and issued eight special passes and one summons letter, said the Acting Deputy Director of Immigration,

A senior immigration officer led the 13' instalment of Ops Bongkar with 25 officers.

Brought to the BSB Police Station for further investigation were two Filipino, two Thais and one Bangladeshi.

A 29-year-old Filipino was found to be in possession of an immigration pass expired since February 19, 2004. A 39-year-old Bangladeshi was believed to have rendered the country and changed his name and date of birth. He could be charged under chapter 12 (1) (c) of the Passport Act, Section 146.

Meanwhile, a 34-year-old female on a visit pass was found in a rented house with a local man. She was given a special pass. The matter will be referred to the religious authority.

A 26-year-old Indonesian man was found with an Indonesian woman in a rented room. The couple said they are happily married and their marriage certificate is kept by their employer. They were given a special pass and the matter was also referred to the religious agency.

A 30-year-old Indonesian woman was found with an Indonesian man. Both were given special passes. The matter was referred to the religious authority.

The public is welcome to report to the Immigration Department suspected immigration violators by calling hotlines 2383555, 2383777 or the Kuala Belait Enforcement Section at 3331879, 3341938. The callers' identities would be kept secret.

In a separate joint operation by the Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Immigration Law Enforcement, Labour Enforcement, Electrical Department and Royal Brunei Police Force, 17 Filipinos were screened while waiting for their employers to bring their passports. Three Filipinos were detained at the BSB Police Station for further investigation.

The joint operation was aimed to ensure foreigners, who stay in rented houses, have valid travel documents. Fifty personnel led by Acting Director of Fire and Rescue Services and Acting Director of Immigration carried out the operations.

Two persons detained were confirmed to have expired passes.

If found guilty, they could be imprisoned for not more then six months and fined not more then B$2,000. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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