Two National Anti-Drugs Agency auxiliary policemen will face a disciplinary board for allegedly supplying drugs to clients at a rehabilitation centre.
BACHOK: Two National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) auxiliary policemen will face a disciplinary board tomorrow for allegedly supplying drugs to clients at a rehabilitation centre.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the action follows their removal and transfer from the Serdang Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) in Kedah.
He described the alleged actions of the supervisory staff as “harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi”. Saifuddin stressed the ministry would not compromise on such a shameful offence.
“Based on the investigation, three support staff members were found to be involved,” he told a press conference after attending a programme at Bachok Puspen.
“One of them was dismissed in October last year after testing positive for drugs and being proven to have supplied the prohibited substance.”
He said the remaining two members, although initially testing negative, were found to have also been involved in supplying the substance.
Last Thursday, the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) revealed breaches of protocol at the Serdang Puspen resulted in 47 clients being suspected of testing positive for methamphetamine.
The EAIC referred its findings to the AADK Disciplinary Authority, recommending action under public officers’ conduct regulations.
The commission also recommended implementing stricter regulations to prevent prohibited substances from being brought into Puspen.
Meanwhile, Saifuddin said AADK had recorded an effectiveness rate of nearly 80% in its recovery programmes.
He said success is measured by the recovery rate and clients’ ability to remain relapse-free after treatment.
“The AADK recovery module provides a comprehensive approach, covering spiritual, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects,” he said.
Saifuddin added that amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act, which decriminalise voluntary clients, have been implemented.
“This move is crucial in changing society’s stigma,” he said.
“By recognising clients as patients in need of treatment rather than criminals, it becomes easier for both them and their families to come forward.”
