Sniffing out smugglers and to also combat terrorism

Customs officers nabbing a suspect after finding ‘drugs’ during a demonstration at the closing of Operasi Patkor Kastima Siri 21B, a joint operation exercise with their Indonesian counterpart, at the Customs Complex in Seberang Jaya, Penang. — Photo: ASRI ABDUL GHANI/The Star

THE ROYAL Malaysian Customs Department and its Indonesian counterpart held a joint training exercise called ‘Operasi Patkor Kastima Siri 21B’ to raise the level of professionalism, skills and sharing of knowledge.

Customs director-general Datuk Seri Khazali Ahmad said both the countries would work hand in hand to monitor the smuggling activities along the Straits of Malacca, including the northern states of Penang, Kedah and Perlis.