Vape as New Practical Medium for Drugs Consumption: BNN Head
The Indonesian National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has declared that e-cigarettes, or vapes, are a new gateway to drugs.
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Joint Security Team Deployed to Secure Wamena Road Following Landslide
Indonesian National Police (INP) and Indonesian National Military (TNI) personnel were deployed to secure the Wamena road that connects Jayawijaya - Kelila Regency, and Central Papua Regency, after it was cut off by a landslide.
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Ensuring Safe Lunar New Year Celebrations, Several Chinese Temples in Palembang Visited by the Police
To ensure a safe and orderly Chinese New Year celebration, the South Sumatra Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Sandi Nugroho, and entourage directly inspected security measures at several Chinese temples in Palembang on Monday (2/16/2026).
Criminal
Theft of a Luxury Hotel Reviewed the Targeted Place before Committing the Crime: Police
Police have revealed that the perpetrator of thefts from luxury hotels in Jakarta, identified as NW (43), conducted a survey before committing the crime.
Criminal
Police Arrest Two Assailants of a Student in Depok
Personnel from the Mobile Crime Investigation Unit of the Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police have arrested two perpetrators, identified as ANR and ME, who stabbed a student in Cipayung, Depok.
Criminal
INP Thwarts the Circulation of 15 Kg of Meth in North Sumatra
The Indonesian National Police (INP)'s Narcotics Crimes Directorate investigation team disrupted the distribution of 15 kilograms of heroin. This operation resulted in the arrest of a courier named Okto Jefri Sihombing (42).
Criminal
Customs and Excise Works Together with Police in Cracking Down Meth Lab in Sunter
Customs and Excise personnel, along with the Indonesian National Police (INP)'s Criminal Investigation Unit, raided a crystal methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory in Sunter, North Jakarta, and confiscated 13 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine as evidence.
National
Govt. Prepares Five Ports to Smoothen Java-Sumatra Crossing
Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi stated that his ministry, in collaboration with relevant parties, has prepared five sea crossing routes to streamline traffic between Java and Sumatra during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday season.
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Govt. Prioritize the Protection of Elderly and High-risk Pilgrims in 1447 H Hajj Pilgrim
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, has confirmed its commitment to protecting elderly and high-risk pilgrims by strengthening health screening and optimizing the Tanazul and Murur schemes for the 1447 H Hajj.
Criminal
Police Examines Nine Witnesses on the Shooting of DPRD Member’s Husband
Pekalongan Sub-regional Police have questioned nine witnesses and collected evidence to solve the shooting of Amat Muzakhim (56), the husband of Central Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) member Nur Fatwah. The shooting was carried out by an unknown assailant on Saturday night (2/14/2026).
National
Police Formed Small Team to Search Missing Seven Luggages of a Tourist in Mount Bromo
The Probolinggo Sub-regional Police, East Java, have formed a special team to handle the case of seven suitcases belonging to foreign tourists from Thailand that went missing in the Mount Bromo area.
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Transportation Ministry Explains the Limitation of Freight Vehicles during Ramadan
Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi stated that the government has implemented a policy of restricting the operation of freight transport for the safety and smooth flow of traffic during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday season.
