BEAUFORT: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will not tolerate drug abuse among its personnel, regardless of rank or position, with regular urine tests conducted to ensure all officers and staff remain drug-free.
Beaufort District Police Chief Supt Champin Piuh (pic) said the tests would be carried out without discrimination, covering all police personnel, including civil servants attached to police stations.
He said a police corporal was recently detained by the Beaufort District Police Headquarters Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (BSJND) following a urine screening programme.
An initial screening found the corporal positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, resulting in him being charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Champin said the officer was brought before the Beaufort Court on Oct 26, 2026, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge.
He added that police had also received public information alleging the officer’s possible involvement in drug trafficking activities in Kuala Penyu and Menumbok.
However, he said the allegations remained under investigation, with police conducting intelligence gathering to establish their validity and determine whether there was any actual involvement.
Champin stressed that strict action would be taken against any police personnel found involved in drug abuse or trafficking, in accordance with the law and relevant regulations.
He said drug abuse could undermine discipline and job performance while damaging the image and public confidence in PDRM.
PDRM, he added, remained committed to upholding the integrity and professionalism of its personnel through continuous enforcement and monitoring.
