Malaysia Cracks Down on Illegal Migrant Syndicates

The Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested Tegwinder Singh, a member of an interstate firearms trafficking syndicate, after a months-long investigation. Singh was apprehended with six firearms intended for criminal use in Haryana and Punjab (Millennium Post). In Malaysia, police dismantled 193 drug syndicates and arrested 612 members in the first nine months of 2024, though this marked a decrease in both figures from the previous year (The Star). Additionally, the Immigration Department has shut down 47 syndicates involved in the illegal entry of foreign workers, arresting 1,285 individuals and issuing 'not to land' notices to over 25,000 foreigners (Bernama, The Star). Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris administration is facing scrutiny for lower apprehension rates of international gang members compared to previous years, as new crime syndicates emerge in the U.S. (Newsweek). As the 2024 presidential election approaches, immigration policies remain a contentious issue.