Police beef up checks at Thai border
Police have deployed more personnel to the MalaysianThai border to ensure that the suspect involved in the shooting at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 does not flee the country.
Perlis police chief Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim said they had responded to Bukit Aman’s directive as part of efforts to track the suspect.
“We have coordinated our field officers for monitoring, especially at the border,” he said when contacted.
Muhammad said police had also increased surveillance, especially in areas used as rat lanes to escape the country.
“We have yet to detect any suspicious activity.
“We have increased surveillance, including our intelligence teams, at the border to ensure the suspect does not escape,” he said.
Following the shooting, police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is believed to have fled north.
The authorities have ruled out any links to terrorist activities or groups, saying the incident was due to a personal dispute.
Kedah police chief Datuk Fisol Salleh said state police were prepared to assist if the suspect was found in the state.
He said that border enforcement elements, including the General Operations Force and the armed forces, were on high alert.
“Kedah police will provide support by channelling any information obtained on the suspect.
“The suspect’s photo has not been circulated here as it is an action taken by Bukit Aman.
“Roadblocks have been set up in border areas.
“Kedah police will continue to tighten controls to ensure the suspect does not escape to neighbouring countries,” he said.