Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim said police have planned security measures and taken proactive steps to prevent any threats from terrorists.

“Police are able to cripple those who pose a threat to the security of the country by arresting them before they can act,” he told reporters after a meeting between the Malaysia-Thailand Working Committee for Crime Prevention, here today when asked about efforts by police in Malaysia and Thailand to combat terrorist activities.

He added that police had also increased efforts to curb smuggling activities, especially weapons, along the Malaysia-Thailand border.

“Since Malaysia shares borders with Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, the close working relationship with the Thai police is important to face threats from terrorist groups,” he said.