PETALING JAYA: There is no reason for Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar to be placed under surveillance as he is not a criminal, says Tan Sri Razarudin Hussain.
According to Sinar Harian, the Inspector-General of Police said that the Terengganu Mentri Besar was mistaken in his claims about being placed under the "Travel Control Office/Order" (TCO).
"The term TCO used by him in his social media post is also incorrect because TCO is actually a police officer on duty at the country's entry and exit points.
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"He is not a criminal who needs to be placed in on a watch list for wanted individuals (criminals) who need to be detained inside or outside the country," he said.
"In fact, his position as a menteri besar also requires protection and security from escort officers consisting of the police themselves, so indirectly all his movements are known," he said on Friday (April 11).
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He said that every VIP, like a mentri besar who passes through the country's entry points, will use a special route and will be accompanied by assigned officers.
"In addition, it is normal for a menteri besar who wants to go abroad to be asked related questions to facilitate the police in carrying out security control at the destination," he said.
