Khaled: No compromise over military officers' alleged role in smuggling syndicate
The group is suspected of trafficking prohibited goods, including drugs, cigarettes and other contraband.
Khaled said the ministry would not compromise on the matter, warning that the allegations could threaten national security.
"No individual is above the law, and I urge the authorities to conduct a proper investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice," he said when contacted.
The MACC earlier said it had dismantled a drug and contraband smuggling syndicate involving senior armed forces officers in the southern region.
The operation, codenamed Op Sohor, was launched early this morning and resulted in the arrest of five military officers and five civilians.
According to sources, the suspects, including an Indonesian, are aged between 30 and 55, and were arrested around the Klang Valley during the operation, which began at 6.30am.
The MACC Intelligence Division carried out the operation with assistance from the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS).
Initial investigations showed that the five officers, who are the main suspects, allegedly leaked military operational information to smugglers and worked with the syndicate to bring prohibited goods, such as drugs, cigarettes and other contraband, from neighbouring countries into Malaysia.
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