An Examination of Drug Consumption among the Royal Malaysia Police

Abstract

Since the 1970s, there have been statistics and reports of illegal drug use by the Royal Malaysia Police. The Royal Malaysia Police has developed various methods for combatting the issue of dangerous drug consumption among its ranks. Exercising the powers conferred to the Royal Malaysian Police by the Police Act 1967 while being under the influence of dangerous drugs is detrimental to society and the safety of the nation. This paper will investigate the illegal consumption of drugs in the Royal Malaysian Police Force, the potential consequences, and the preventive measures available. It will also review methods implemented by other police forces that have been effective. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the current statistics of drug consumption among the Royal Malaysia Police and ascertain the effectiveness of the available preventive measures and legislation. The analysis is based on the review of existing literature and the latest measures taken in relation to illegal drug consumption in the Malaysian police force.