3.3 Million Indonesians Addicted to Drugs: BNN
Indonesia faces a drug crisis with 3.3 million addicts and a Rp500 trillion narcotics economy. Learn how BNN responds to the growing threat.
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National
Criminal
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.
Criminal
Tangerang Police Seize Over 113,000 Illegal Prescription Pills in Major Raid
Tangerang Police seized over 113,000 illegal prescription pills, including tramadol and hexymer. Read the full report on how police tracked down the suspects and uncovered one of Tangerang’s biggest drug busts this year.
Criminal
Interpol Drug Trafficking Fugitive Allegedly Used Fake Identity
The Ponorogo Police revealed that a fugitive wanted by Interpol in connection with an international drug trafficking case, allegedly used a false identity. Read more.
Criminal
Navy, Police Foil 1.9 Tons of Drugs Smuggled via Foreign Vessel in Riau Islands
Authorities are investigating the smuggling of 1.9 tons of cocaine and methamphetamine worth around Rp 7 trillion intercepted off the coast of Karimun, Riau Islands. Learn more.
Criminal
Tangerang Hawks Player Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Indonesia
Jarred Dwayne Shaw, a United States professional basketball player for the Tangerang Hawks, has been arrested by Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police ( for alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Learn more.
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.
Criminal
BNN Bali Arrests Two Kazakh Men in Russian Drug Syndicate Bust
Bali’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) arrested two Kazakh men for their alleged role in a Russian-run international drug syndicate. Learn more.
National
Drug Users Who Seek Rehab Voluntarily Won’t Be Prosecuted: BNN Chief
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has assured the public that drug users who voluntarily report themselves for rehabilitation will not face prosecution. Learn more,
Criminal
South Kalimantan Police Uncover Kalimantan-Sulawesi Drug Network Linked to Fredy Pratama
The South Kalimantan Police uncovered a major cross-island drug network linked to international drug lord Fredy Pratama, arresting four suspects and seizing 8.7 kilograms of methamphetamine and 10,049 ecstasy pills. Read more.
Criminal
Police Arrests a Jakarta Lawyer Caught With Guns and Drugs After Traffic Crash
The Central Jakarta Metropolitan Sub-regional Police arrested a lawyer after a traffic accident exposed his illegal possession of firearms and drugs. Learn more.
National
INP Chief Outlines Anti-Drug Strategy in Riau Islands
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo outlined a comprehensive drug prevention strategy in the Riau Islands Learn more.
