KUALA LUMPUR: The Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) remains vigilant about the involvement of police personnel in drugs.
NCID director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin said if there was an urgent need, the department would transfer personnel to help them avoid unhealthy influences.
"If there is solid evidence, legal action will be taken against them.
"Some members of the police force have faced action under the Dangerous Drugs Act and the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act for involvement in drug trafficking," he told the New Sunday Times recently.
While acknowledging that policemen were exposed to various temptations and work pressures, he said this in no way justified drug use or association with drug dealers.
Khaw said the department frequently collaborated with the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department to conduct urine screenings on its personnel to ensure they remain drug-free.
"If caught for drug use or possession, NCID will not compromise, and investigations will proceed as usual.
"The investigation papers will then be referred to the relevant authorities for appropriate directives," he said.
He said the discipline and drug control system had also been tightened, where any NCID personnel inclined to engage in drug-related activities or other unhealthy activities would receive counselling from the force's religious and support bodies.
"Counselling will be provided to those who show tendencies towards drug involvement based on their appearance and behaviour, or if we receive information about their involvement in drugs but do not have solid evidence to bring them to trial," he said.