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ICA conducts regular inland enforcement operations to arrest immigration offenders. In the past two years, the number of such arrests has remained roughly stable, the authority said.<\/p>\n
But the mix has shifted: Arrests of illegal immigrants fell 11.4 per cent last year, while overstayers increased 1.9 per cent compared to 2024.<\/p>\n
Before any raid, teams conduct surveillance at locations where offenders may be hiding, said Superintendent (SUPT) Toh Ah Sia, senior assistant director of the Intelligence Division.<\/p>\n
Officers involved are briefed on their roles and objectives during what is called the pre-operations phase.<\/p>\n
During the operation itself, officers secure all exit points \u2013 including windows \u2013 and remove any potential weapons once they gain access to a location. They verify the identities of everyone present using the mobile automated system. Those without valid stay in Singapore are arrested.<\/p>\n
Through interviews and evidence gathered on the ground, officers try to establish who may have harboured or employed the offenders. These individuals are also arrested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n