The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) is hunting down two ship owners who smuggled drugs in the waters of the Riau Islands, namely The Aungtoetoe 99 carrying 1.2 tons of cocaine and 678 kg of crystal methamphetamine, and the Sea Dragon Terawa Motor Ship carrying two tons of crystal methamphetamine from Thailand.
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menko Polkam) Budi Gunawan appreciated the success of the Indonesian Navy, National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Customs, and Indonesian National Police (INP) for thwarting the smuggling of two tons of crystal methamphetamine in Batam, Monday (5/27/2025).
The National Narcotics Agency is pursuing two ship owners involved in smuggling 4 tons of narcotics in the Riau Islands waters.. Learn more.
The Drug Eradication Desk consisting of the National Drugs Agency (BNN), Indonesian National Military (TNI), Customs and Excise, and Indonesian National Police (INP) managed to thwart the smuggling of 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine from Sea Dragon Terawa motorboat from Thailand to the waters of the Riau Islands.
The General Chairperson of the Family Empowerment and Welfare Movement Team (TP PKK) Tri Tito Karnavian signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Marthinus Hukom.
A joint team from the Indonesian Navy, the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle large amounts of drugs in the waters of Karimun Regency, Riau Islands.
The West Sumatra National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in Bukittinggi City.
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) estimates the potential value of illegal drug transactions in Indonesia to reach IDR 524 trillion per year.
Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Marthinus Hukom said that coastal and border areas are areas in Indonesia that are vulnerable to drugs infiltration.
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) estimated the country’s illegal drug trade could be worth up to Rp 524 trillion (around USD 33 billion) annually, raising alarms about its impact on national development. Learn more.
Vice Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Rusdi Kirana said that early prevention of drug abuse is important to be carried out considering the high rate of drug distribution among young people, including students.
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has assured the public that drug users who voluntarily report themselves for rehabilitation will not face prosecution. Learn more,
