SHAH ALAM: The Kelantan Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) will strengthen its collaboration with the General Operations Force (GOF) to eliminate illegal routes along Sungai Golok in efforts to combat drug smuggling. Bukit Aman NCID director Datuk Khaw Kok Chin has issued directives to the Kelantan NCID to intensify actions against drug trafficking activities.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the cooperation extends to several parties, including the GOF and related agencies, notably border control authorities. The focus will be on identified smuggling routes and hot spots for drug trafficking. Khaw, addressing a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters, emphasized the strengthened collaboration with Thai authorities to tackle and eliminate drug smuggling activities.

The media previously highlighted the arrest of a popular modern dikir barat singer from Kelantan and five other Malaysians in Sungai Golok on November 1 for allegedly possessing 6,000 yaba pills. The individu
als are expected to face charges at the Narathiwat Provincial Court, Thailand, early next year.

In addition, Khaw noted that, as of last October, Op Sarang resulted in the successful busting of 16 drug dens across Selangor. This operation led to 553 raids and the arrest of 2,136 individuals, including drug dealers and addicts. Of these arrests, 254 were for drug supply, 576 for drug possession, 776 for testing positive for drugs, and 504 for repeat offenses.

During the operation, the Selangor NCID seized significant quantities of drugs, including 3,072kg of heroin, 1,563kg of syabu, 351g of ganja, 6,800g of ketum leaves, and 9,900ml of ketum juice. Additionally, action was taken under the Special Preventive Measures (LLPK) 1985, resulting in the arrest of 26 individuals linked to a drug trafficking syndicate.