Malaysian police are taking seriously Thailand's allegation that Kelantan is a transit point for drugs distribution in Malaysia and say the matter has to be tackled urgently.
He was speaking after attending a joint border cooperation meeting at Sungai Golok here today.
At the meeting, Amir Hamzah represented Kelantan and led 30 delegates from various agencies while Narathiwat was represented by its governor, Vinai Karuwanwat.
The Thai delegation raised the issue of drugs distribution and informed that distributors stored various drugs in Kelantan before distribution throughout Malaysia.
Amir Hamzah also said the Thais had been told not export to Malaysia honey oranges that had been sprayed with the pesticide ''Ethion''.
"We have given a one-year period for them to comply and if not the import of such fruit will be banned," he said.
Thais were also reminded to undergo blood tests at entry points to prevent the spread of diseases.
At the meeting, Amir Hamzah and Vinai signed a memorandum on border security.
Meanwhile Kelantan security council director, Roslee Mamat, said the situation at the border was under control although the situation in southern Thailand was uncertain.
Speaking to reporters after the border meeting, he said Malaysians were reminded to be vigilant when visiting the area.
"This is part of ongoing meetings where matters are raised to ensure that aecurity is maintained fully," he said.
Roslee said it was the intention of agencies on both sides that cooperation continued in the interests of people of both countries. BERNAMA
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