Interpol to track down syndicate linked to migrant boat tragedy
Police are working with Interpol and Aseanapol to track down a syndicate believed to be linked to the recent boat tragedy involving migrants in waters off the Malaysia-Thailand border.
Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah said information received suggested that the syndicate may have been operating in Malaysia and several neighbouring countries.
“Bukit Aman’s D3 (anti-trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants) division is collaborating with Interpol and Aseanapol.
“We will track down the syndicate and provide any details obtained. We will monitor the progress,” Adzli told a press conference here today.
He said survivors of the incident claimed they were assembled at five locations between Baitadung and Teknaf, near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, to board a vessel operated by the syndicate.
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