Indonesian Detained For Overstaying
By Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - An Indonesian was held yesterday for failure to produce valid documents during an inspection conducted by the Law Enforcement Section Department of the Immigration and National Registration.

Udiri Ma'rufwas picked up in a house in Kg. Sengkarai, Tutong for overstaying in the country. His two-week visit pass expired since Nov 1, 2005. He was brought to the law enforcement section office.

If found guilty will be imprisoned for no less than 3 months and no more than two years and be caned by no less than three strokes.

The inspection involved seven personnel from the operations unit and led by a senior immigration officer.

Anyone harbouring an immigration offender who breaks the rules and regulation under the rules and immigration act by giving them a place to stay, food and drink for hiding, if found guilty will be charged under chapter 55 (1) (d) immigration act and will be imposed with an imprisonment of no less than six months and no more than two years and a fine of B$6000. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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