The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) will deploy officers from its Anti-Drugs Border Unit at both Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link entry points ahead of the service’s scheduled Dec 31 launch.
AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said officers will be stationed at the Bukit Chagar Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex in Johor and the Woodlands North Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Singapore.
The move was among the key issues discussed at a bilateral meeting between AADK and Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), as both sides prepare for an expected increase in cross-border movements once the RTS Link begins operations.
Ruslin said the agencies are working on operational arrangements, officer coordination mechanisms and rapid communication channels at both entry points to strengthen enforcement readiness.
“The opening of the RTS Link service is set to significantly increase cross-border movement, thereby requiring strong coordination and preparedness among the enforcement agencies of both countries,” he said.
The meeting, co-chaired by Ruslin and CNB deputy director for operations Aaron Tang, also focused on emerging cross-border drug threats.
These included the use of technology and online platforms, new psychoactive substances and evolving drug-smuggling methods.
Ruslin said bilateral cooperation must translate into practical follow-up by operational teams, rather than remain limited to formal discussions.
AADK, he added, remains committed to working closely with regional enforcement agencies to curb drug abuse and trafficking while safeguarding community well-being and national security.
