Anti-crime NGOs say that corruption and negligence are the cause of guns being smuggled into the country from Thailand.
PETALING JAYA: People’s Welfare and Rights Organisation (Power) chairman S Gobikrishnan said corruption among Malaysian border officials could be the cause of guns being smuggled easily into the country.
“How can guns be brought into Malaysia if there is no corruption at the checkpoints?” asked Gobikrishnan.
He said the anti-smuggling unit of the police force should be stepping up in their efforts to prevent smuggling.
He was responding to a New Straits Times report today that said one could smuggle a gun into the country from Thailand for only RM150.
According to the report, gunrunners are not deterred by the stricter checks at the border. These guns are being brought into the country from the Thai border town of Danok.
“There are no border fencing and no proper scanning system to screen those who are carrying weapons,” Gobikrishnan told FMT.
He said the scanning system at airports could be also used at the border.
Malaysians Against Rape, Assault and SnatcH (MARAH) president Dave Avran said he was not surprised because even illegal gambling centres could operate near police stations and drugs like ketamine and ice (methamphetamine) bought openly at nightclubs.
“What is needed now is strict enforcement of existing regulations and guidelines and better enforcement at the borders we share with our neighbours,” said Dave.
He suggested that the police look into this as Phase Four of Ops Cantas.
PETALING JAYA: People’s Welfare and Rights Organisation (Power) chairman S Gobikrishnan said corruption among Malaysian border officials could be the cause of guns being smuggled easily into the country.“How can guns be brought into Malaysia if there is no corruption at the checkpoints?” asked Gobikrishnan.
He said the anti-smuggling unit of the police force should be stepping up in their efforts to prevent smuggling.
He was responding to a New Straits Times report today that said one could smuggle a gun into the country from Thailand for only RM150.
According to the report, gunrunners are not deterred by the stricter checks at the border. These guns are being brought into the country from the Thai border town of Danok.
“There are no border fencing and no proper scanning system to screen those who are carrying weapons,” Gobikrishnan told FMT.
He said the scanning system at airports could be also used at the border.
Malaysians Against Rape, Assault and SnatcH (MARAH) president Dave Avran said he was not surprised because even illegal gambling centres could operate near police stations and drugs like ketamine and ice (methamphetamine) bought openly at nightclubs.
“What is needed now is strict enforcement of existing regulations and guidelines and better enforcement at the borders we share with our neighbours,” said Dave.
He suggested that the police look into this as Phase Four of Ops Cantas.
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