How were the 17 Myanmar nationals being transported across state lines?

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The 17 Myanmar nationals were being transported across state lines from Kedah to a transit house in Perak.

Police apprehended three local men who were transporting 17 Myanmar nationals across state lines. The group was intercepted at the Hutan Kampung Toll Plaza in Kedah.
Transportation Route and Destination

The three local men, aged between 40 and 50, were driving three cars and were paid RM200 per migrant by an agent to facilitate the transportation. They travelled from Perak to Changloon in Kedah to pick up the 17 undocumented Myanmar nationals, who were aged between 21 and 44. The intended destination for these migrants was a transit house located back in Perak.
Arrest and Investigation Details

The arrests were made by a team from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Kedah Police Contingent Headquarters and Bukit Aman. The Myanmar nationals were found to be without valid travel documents. The three local men and the migrants were taken to the Kota Setar District Police Headquarters for further investigation.
Legal Proceedings

The case is being investigated under Section 26A of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. All individuals, including the undocumented migrants, were remanded for 28 days under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.

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