Combating Drug Issue in Malaysia: Case Study among Royal Malaysia Police Anti Narcotic Personnel

Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) has
the responsibility of combating drug in Malaysia. Even though there have been
numerous eradication initiatives, Malaysia's drug problem is getting worse. In this
study, primary data are obtained through interviews, while secondary data are
gathered from scientific literature, theses, papers, and journals to investigate the
problems that arise in Malaysia's efforts to eradicate drugs. The primary data was
gathered by utilizing a qualitative methodology through an interview session with five
officers and members from the NCID Selangor and Police Contingent Headquarters,
Bukit Aman. This study has two objectives: 1) it analyzes the drug situation in
Malaysia from the perspective of the NCID, 2) examines the problems that arise in
Malaysia's war on drugs from the perspective of the officers and policemen who work
in the narcotics industry issues. The study's findings indicate that Malaysia's drug
situation has escalated into a security threat, which can be explained by looking at the
legal and legislative situation as well as drug possession and smuggling and
distribution. But all respondents concurred that NCID is dedicated to reaching the
focus stated and has shown this through several victories. Respondents discussed the
internal factors; such as the quality of human resources, integrity, and the growth of
infrastructure and logistics facilities; that are a barrier to drug combating efforts in
Malaysia by exchanging their personal experiences. While external elements are
influenced by geographic factors, virtual challenge, the existence of New
Psychoactive Substances (NPS), modus operandi, drug mules, and legal/legal drug
issues. From this study, it can be inferred that the NCID is still necessary for carrying
out the task of drug combating, but that with the help of all parties, some of the
concerns with drugs that were highlighted can be addressed and prompt steps taken
toward holistic eradication.