KUALA LUMPUR: Drugs worth around RM2bil have been seized nationwide involving a staggering 174,134 cases until Sept 14 this year, says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
The Inspector-General of Police said the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) detained a total of 189,788 individuals involving drug traffickers, suppliers, couriers and addicts.
"A total of 83,305kg of drugs in solid form and 69,155.85 litres of liquid drugs worth RM1.96bil were seized during the same period," he said at a press conference at the Police Training Centre here on Wednesday (Sept 17).
He said the NCID's successes reflect not only the scale of the challenge but also the police's firm stance in combating smuggling, trafficking and drug abuse.
"This proves that continuous intelligence, firm enforcement action and community support are key in crippling drug syndicates," he said.
"We urge the public to play their part in the fight against drugs by channelling information to the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222," he said, adding that drugs remain the country's number one enemy.
