NCID strengthens global drug enforcement ties at Argentina conference
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman’s Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) is looking to forge closer cooperation with international enforcement agencies, including the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as Malaysia steps up efforts against transnational drug trafficking.
The Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) of Malaysia is seeking to enhance collaboration with international law enforcement agencies, such as the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in the fight against transnational drug trafficking. NCID Director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan expressed the department's intention to bolster cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Drugs, focusing on intelligence sharing and countering emerging narcotics threats.
This move came after Malaysia's participation in the 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC XL) 2026, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from August 17 to 21. Hussein led the Malaysian delegation at the four-day conference, which provided a platform for enforcement agencies to exchange experiences and fortify international networks.
The conference, organized by the DEA, drew participants from approximately 160 countries and featured discussions on global trends, technical workshops, and current issues in drug enforcement. Hussein highlighted the importance of intelligence sharing and coordination in preventing synthetic drugs from entering Southeast Asia and thwarting drug trafficking syndicates exploiting Malaysia as a transit point.
Key topics discussed at the conference included transnational criminal organizations, synthetic drug markets, cyber investigations, artificial intelligence, changing trafficking routes, port and maritime enforcement, precursor chemicals, and intelligence sharing in anti-narcotics operations. Hussein emphasized that Malaysia's involvement in the conference underscored the police's commitment to fortifying strategic international cooperation and intelligence networks to combat cross-border crime and drug trafficking effectively.
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