TAWAU: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) consistently conduct operations targeting international drug cartels, but most of these operations are not made public, says the Inspector-General of Police.
Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail explained that these operations are kept low-profile to implement crime-prevention strategies more effectively.
He added that the police force actively collaborated with foreign agencies, such as the Australian Federal Police, to ensure the success of drug prevention operations.
"Our collaboration with friendly services and relevant countries is ongoing.
"That’s why we have been successful in tackling numerous drug-related cases, whether in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, or Sarawak,” he told reporters at a press conference held in conjunction with the 17th Sabah State Election Op here on Tuesday (Nov 18).
On Monday (Nov 17), former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said covert operations, real-time intelligence sharing, and cross-border ‘silent operations’ have long been pivotal in Malaysia’s fight against drug trafficking, even though only a fraction of these efforts is disclosed to the public.
Razarudin said that operations against drug cartels have been conducted "behind the curtain”, and the police did not publicise them to prevent drug smuggling and trafficking syndicates from changing tactics, complicating detection. – Bernama
