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.