90 Kedah Police Personnel Face Disciplinary Action, Including Drug Offenses

Kedah police have initiated 69 disciplinary investigation papers involving 90 officers and personnel suspected of various offenses, including drug-related issues, as of June this year. This figure includes 11 senior police officers, 76 lower-ranking police officers, and three civilian employees.

While the number of cases has decreased compared to the 155 cases involving 294 individuals recorded last year, Kedah Police Chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah expressed concern, stating, “Although there has been a decrease, it is still worrying.” The investigations cover a range of offenses, including commercial crimes, corruption, Syariah criminal offenses, drug offenses, traffic violations, and other disciplinary misconduct.

Of the total investigation papers opened, 33 cases involve criminal offenses, four are commercial crimes, three are Syariah criminal offenses, seven involve corruption, and 24 are drug-related cases. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has taken actions such as work suspension, leave suspension, and dismissal against involved individuals, regardless of rank.

Since 2021 up to June, 67 individuals have been subjected to work suspension, with drug offenses being the most common reason (25 individuals), followed by criminal offenses (19), corruption (16), Syariah offenses (three), and traffic offenses (two). Additionally, 10 individuals were suspended from work in 2023, and 10 individuals were dismissed, including four for misconduct, three for corruption, two for drug offenses, and one for a Syariah offense.

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Although there has been a decrease, it is still worrying.