Were any individuals linked to the 2013 Sulu incursion arrested?

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Thirteen individuals with suspected terrorism links arrested in Sabah

Thirteen individuals with suspected links to terrorism, including those believed to be connected to the 2013 Sulu incursion, were apprehended in Sabah between March 11 and 12. The group comprised 12 Filipino nationals and one Malaysian citizen. These arrests were the result of intelligence gathered by the police's Counter Terrorism special division.
Suspects linked to extremist groups apprehended

The arrested individuals are believed to have affiliations with known extremist organisations, including the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), the Maute Group, and the Royal Sulu Force (RSF). These connections were identified through intelligence developed by the police's Counter Terrorism special division, leading to the deployment of multi-divisional teams comprising intelligence officers and commandos for the operations.
Operations conducted in Semporna and Tambunan

The operations to detain the suspects took place in two key locations. On March 11, police apprehended five Filipino nationals and the Malaysian citizen in Semporna. Subsequently, the remaining suspects were captured in Tambunan through two waves of arrests executed by the police teams.
Detention under Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012

All thirteen individuals were arrested for terrorism-related offences. Following their apprehension, the police invoked the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) for their subsequent detention. This legal framework allows for specific measures related to the detention and prosecution of individuals involved in security offences.

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