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KLIA to deploy enhanced K9 drug detection units from late October
Kuala Lumpur International Airport will strengthen its screening capabilities with increased canine units starting October 26, following a series of drug-smuggling incidents involving Malaysian travellers.
LSN Malaysia ·
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad announced plans to deploy additional drug-detection dog units across both terminals at KLIA beginning October 26, bolstering security measures at the country's premier aviation hub.
The move comes in response to heightened concerns over drug trafficking, particularly after several Malaysian nationals were apprehended abroad while attempting to transport narcotics. The increased K9 presence aims to enhance detection capabilities at airport terminals and reduce the risk of contraband passing through security checkpoints.
The deployment of additional canine units represents part of a broader strategy to tighten airport screening protocols. Drug-detection dogs have proven instrumental in identifying concealed narcotics that may evade conventional scanning equipment, adding an extra layer of security to Malaysia's border control measures.
Airport authorities have emphasised their commitment to combating drug smuggling, a criminal activity that carries severe penalties under Malaysian law. Travellers are urged to comply fully with customs regulations and refrain from carrying any prohibited substances through international airports.
The enhanced security measures align with Malaysia's ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement cooperation both domestically and with international partners in tackling transnational drug trafficking networks.