Kelantan police: Station chiefs not stressed by daily drug arrest directive

Kelantan police have stated they have received no reports of stress among police station chiefs regarding a new directive to arrest one drug addict per day. State Police Chief Datuk Mohd. Yusoff Mamat asserted that station chiefs are managing the challenge effectively without it impacting their regular duties.

"I don't see it as pressure. So far, I haven't received any reports of anyone being hospitalized due to high blood pressure or loss of appetite. It's still under control," Mohd. Yusoff told reporters. He was speaking after a press conference on the disposal of seized drug evidence at the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters.

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I don't see it as pressure. So far, I haven't received any reports of anyone being hospitalized due to high blood pressure or loss of appetite. It's still under control.

The new strategic plan, implemented on July 15, requires all 56 police station chiefs in Kelantan to arrest one drug addict daily. This initiative aims to combat drug abuse and distribution more effectively through focused efforts. From July 15 to July 31, a total of 469 individuals were detained.

Mohd. Yusoff noted that police stations made 394 arrests, while the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department made 75. He explained that stations often arrest more than one person a day. Despite being in the early stages, the approach has received positive public feedback for its aggressive stance against drug-related offenses. Additionally, the police will destroy RM1.1 million worth of illegal drugs, comprising 6,536 items seized between 2008 and 2024.

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Why are station arrests higher? Because it's not one person arrested a day, there are three, five, and so on.