KULIM: The Home Minister has denied a news report that likened drug trafficking activities in Langkawi to the operations of an international cartel.
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the magnitude of drug trafficking on the resort island cannot be likened to cartels led by notorious drug traffickers such as Pablo Escobar.
“The situation in Langkawi is not to such an extent,” he said.
Investigations into drug trafficking activities in Langkawi were done comprehensively by focusing on all elements including organised crimes and allegations of involvement of law enforcement officers, he told reporters after attending an event at his community service centre in Taman Sejahtera, Lunas, here yesterday, Bernama reported.
Saifuddin Nasution said the police would not protect any individuals, including members involved in the activity, and would open investigation papers according to existing laws.
Commenting on a proposal by Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor for the police to shoot drug dealers, Saifuddin Nasution said the drug issue needs to be addressed rationally.
