Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police have established 28 “anti-drug villages” as part of a new initiative to combat narcotics trafficking and abuse across the capital region. 

The program was the first stage of a broader strategy targeting narcotics, psychotropics, and other addictive substances.

“Through these 28 anti-drug villages, we will intensify prevention efforts,” said Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Asep Suheri on Tuesday (30/9/2025), as quoted by antaranews.com. 

While he did not specify the exact locations, Asep confirmed the villages fall under Metro Jaya Police’s jurisdiction.

The force has also conducted intensified patrols in suspected narcotics hotspots and carried out large-scale arrests. Between July and September 2025, police detained 2,318 individuals, including six producers, one drug kingpin, 769 dealers, and 1,542 users. Most users were diverted to medical and social rehabilitation programs.

Offenders face harsh penalties under Indonesia’s Narcotics Law, ranging from five years’ imprisonment to life sentences or the death penalty. Police also pledged firm action against officers colluding with traffickers.

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