KUALA LUMPUR: The police quashed allegations that they had mistreated the animals seized during the Ops Global raids.
"We are working with the Veterinary Department and the local councils to ensure the welfare (of the animals).
"Before the courts issue the disposal order, the police are responsible for managing the food and water for the animals," said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
He also refuted allegations that the police have been overzealous in taking action against Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB).
He said the action taken by the police was based on existing laws.
"All the measures taken were based on relevant laws to gather evidence and statements pertaining to the investigations.
"I am not affected (by negative comments) as we have been careful in taking action by going through the case in stages," he told a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) on Monday (Sept 23).
He also stressed that investigations involving GISB started in 2011.
"We gathered as much information as possible.
"The subsequent raids and other actions were based on actionable intelligence.
"We have to be thorough as we don't want such organisation to regain their ground and start again under a new name," he said.
