Nada vows action over 2023 drug raid misconduct
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) has pledged firm action against any staff found guilty of misconduct after the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) revealed that suspects detained in a 2023 drug raid were released.
Nada director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the agency does not and will not compromise or protect any personnel involved in misconduct or breaches of integrity.
This followed EAIC's announcement earlier today that it had found evidence showing several individuals who tested positive for drugs during a raid on March 8, 2023, in Kampung Felda LBJ in Labu, Negri Sembilan, were released.
The commission also found that Nada's Negri Sembilan branch had failed to comply with the agency's standard operating procedures (SOP) during the operation.
"Firm action will be taken against any staff found guilty, based on the provisions of existing laws," Nada said in a statement.
"Nada continuously reminds all its personnel to carry out their duties and responsibilities with integrity, in full compliance with the SOP and guidelines under the Anti-Bribery Management System."
Nada added that it would continue to work closely with the EAIC to strengthen governance within the agency, particularly in investigations involving complaints of misconduct or integrity breaches among its personnel.
Earlier, the EAIC said it would refer the findings of criminal conduct to the public prosecutor and the findings related to disciplinary offences involving Nada officers to the Disciplinary Authority with a recommendation for disciplinary action.
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