Sarawak drug busters to RI

PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Thirty Malaysian narcotics officials from neighboring Sarawak will visit local police to discuss a common strategy in dealing with drug trafficking.

The local police consider the May 20 visit important because not only will it allow them to exchange ideas on the narcotics problem, but it will also boost relations between the two neighbors.

To meet the Malaysian officials, led by Abang Haji Nawi Abang Drahman, is local police chief Col. Sjahrel Achmad, Antara reported.

The guests will also meet with other police officers in the province. (pan)