Drug Syndicates Now Targeting Housewives as Couriers: BNN
Indonesia's drug agency warns syndicates are now recruiting housewives as couriers.. Read the full story to learn how the BNN plans to stop this rising threat.
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National
Academic Supports Greatly Helps Overcoming the Drugs Issues: BNN Says
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) emphasized that support from academics in preventing and eradicating narcotics greatly assists in handling complex drug problems that require a cross-disciplinary approach.
National
BNN to Hunt Down the Owners of Two Ships Who Smuggled Drugs to Riau Island
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.
National
BG Appreciates the Success of Two Tons of Meth Drug Bust in Riau Island
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).
Criminal
BNN Hunts Ship Owners in 4-Ton Narcotics Smuggling in Riau Islands
The National Narcotics Agency is pursuing two ship owners involved in smuggling 4 tons of narcotics in the Riau Islands waters.. Learn more.
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International
Drugs Eradication Desk Thwarted the Smuggling of 2 Tons of Crystal Meth from Thai to Riau Island
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.
National
TP PKK and BNN Collaborates in Combat Against Drugs
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.
Criminal
Joint Law Enforcement Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt in Riau Island
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.
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1.5 Meth Smuggling Attempt from Aceh Thwarted in West Sumatra, Three Arrested
The West Sumatra National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in Bukittinggi City.
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Drug Transaction Potential in Indonesia Reached IDR 524 Trillion per Year: BNN Says
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) estimates the potential value of illegal drug transactions in Indonesia to reach IDR 524 trillion per year.
National
Coastal Areas are Vulnerable to Drug Infiltration: Head of BNN Says
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.
Criminal
Indonesia Faces Rp 524 Trillion in Annual Illegal Drug Spending, BNN Warns
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.
