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Kelantan police chiefs face scrutiny over drug arrest performance metrics
Two station commanders in Kelantan are under review after their units failed to record any drug-related arrests over a seven-day period. The state police headquarters has intensified monitoring of seven stations as part of ongoing anti-narcotics operations.
LSN Malaysia ·
Two police station chiefs in Kelantan have come under performance scrutiny following a week without drug arrests, according to state police headquarters. The commanders are facing evaluation against key performance indicators (KPIs) established to measure anti-drug enforcement effectiveness across the state.
The development reflects heightened internal accountability measures within the Kelantan police force as it grapples with persistent drug trafficking and abuse issues in the state. Seven stations statewide are currently under enhanced monitoring by police headquarters to ensure consistent drug enforcement operations.
State authorities have prioritized curbing both drug trafficking networks and substance abuse among the general population. The KPI-based assessment system aims to maintain steady enforcement pressure against illicit drug activities throughout Kelantan's jurisdictions.
The performance review highlights the challenges police face in maintaining consistent arrest rates across multiple stations while combating organized drug distribution networks operating in the region. Officials have indicated that the monitoring initiative forms part of a broader strategic effort to disrupt drug-related criminal activity statewide.