PETALING JAYA: National Anti-Drug Agency officers were found to have been negligent in handling raid tactics during an operation to track down suspected individuals on Oct 13 last year in Bera, Pahang.
The finding followed an investigation by the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) into a complaint alleging the use of force and misconduct by the officers involved.
EAIC said it had completed its investigation under Subsection 27(4) of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission Act 2009 (Act 700).
"The investigation also found that standard operating procedures (SOPs) were not followed during the raid by the Bera National Anti-Drug Agency operations team, triggering panic and a scuffle that resulted in injuries to members of the public or third parties at the scene.
"There was also non-compliance with the Director-General's Standing Order Chapter 02/2025 (Amendment 2026), involving the failure to record the scuffle or injuries in the pocket book.
"This included failures in supervision and photographic documentation throughout the operation," it said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 27).
However, the EAIC said allegations that Bera anti-drug officers had threatened individuals by prohibiting them from disclosing the incident to outsiders could not be substantiated.
The commission has decided to refer its investigation findings to the National Anti-Drug Agency disciplinary authority, recommending disciplinary action under the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 (P.U.(A) 246) against the officers involved for negligence in carrying out their duties and disobeying orders.
The EAIC also recommended that the agency establish guidelines on risk assessment during operations and update its Director-General's Standing Order Chapter 02/2025 (Amendment 2026).
"The proposed updates should cover procedures for identifying oneself, ensuring adequate lighting at raid locations and recording any injuries in the pocket book," it said.
The commission also recommended that the agency ensure pocket books were supplied and maintained for all enforcement officers and personnel assigned to field duties, without exception.
At the same time, the EAIC recommended that the Home Ministry prioritise a policy on the supply and procurement of body cameras specifically for anti-drug enforcement officers and personnel conducting field operations.
The commission said it remained committed to strengthening the integrity and professionalism of the enforcement agencies under its oversight in the public interest.
