Border to be tightened after Thais remove ketum from dangerous drugs list

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Police say the new regulation in Thailand will see an increase in the demand for ketum leaves in Malaysia as well. (AFP pic)KUALA NERANG: Kedah police will tighten control at the state’s border area to prevent the smuggling of ketum leaves into Thailand following its government’s action in removing the plant from its list of dangerous drugs.State police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said although Thailand had taken such action, the law in Malaysia remained with the sale and purchase of ketum leaves being an offence.“We have been aware of the many syndicates involved in the smuggling of ketum leaves in the north and elsewhere. Hence, police will ensure tight control at the country’s border entry points, especially through ‘Op Benteng’.“We will be using all available resources, including from other enforcement agencies, to prevent such smuggling activities,” he told reporters after …