A view of the Golok River, which marks the Malaysia-Thailand border. - Photo: Bernama
KOTA BARU: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain urges Malaysians planning to visit Golok, Thailand, to use legal entry points to avoid potential legal consequences.
He emphasised that while it has become common for Malaysians to use illegal routes, this practice indirectly creates opportunities for smugglers to engage in cross-border crimes.
"Malaysians should opt for legal routes, as illegal entry points lack Customs, Immigration and other necessary security checks," he told Bernama recently.
He made these comments in response to the tendency of some Malaysians to favour illegal routes to Golok over legitimate entry points.
On Nov 10, the General Operations Force (GOF) acknowledged that illegal routes are popular among locals in this state for travelling to Golok, with many of these routes running along Sungai Golok, particularly in Rantau Panjang.
Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Ab Hamid said that while the GOF has increased efforts to strengthen control along Sungai Golok, manpower limitations remain a challenge. – Bernama
