Indonesia anti‑drug campaign July 2026 (through July 25)

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [CRIME] 6 sources

   Indonesian police arrest drug suspects in Ambon and Surabaya

   Police in Ambon arrested two men and seized three meth packets, while in Surabaya two women were charged with trafficking ten meth packets and face five‑year sentences.

2. 5 days ago

   [CRIME] 12 sources

   Indonesia intensifies anti‑drug crackdown ahead of International Day

   Indonesia's BNN destroyed 3.37 tonnes of drugs on International Anti‑Drug Day, with President Prabowo pledging agency upgrades; total seizures since 2024 exceed 12.3 tonnes and involve over 1,200 arrests.

3. 8 days ago

   [CRIME] 11 sources

   Indonesia police seize over 5 tonnes of illegal drugs in 2026

   Indonesian police seized over 5 tonnes of narcotics and arrested hundreds in 2026, with major busts in Bogor, Aceh, Sumatra Utara and other cities.

4. 8 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Jakarta police seize 1.5 tons of drug precursors tied to Semarang lab

   Jakarta police arrested two suspects and confiscated over 1.5 tons of precursors—including karisoprodol, lidocaine and sildenafil—linked to a dismantled clandestine lab in Semarang.

5. 10 days ago

   [CRIME] 7 sources

   Indonesia intercepts 7.9 kg meth and 5,000 ecstasy pills smuggled from Malaysia

   Indonesian Customs and police seized 7.9 kg of meth and 5,000 ecstasy pills from a Malaysia‑origin shipment, arresting three suspects and handing evidence to narcotics investigators.

6. 13 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Indonesia's Pemalang and Banjarbaru Launch Anti‑Drug Education Initiatives

   Indonesia's Pemalang and Banjarbaru held joint anti‑drug education drives—school sessions on nationalism, digital literacy and drug avoidance in Pemalang, and community outreach through the Kelurahan Bersinar ‑

7. 13 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Southeast Asian forces seize and destroy thousands of cannabis plants in Indonesia and Philippines

   Indonesian troops seized ~5,000 cannabis plants in Papua, while Philippine police destroyed over 100,000 marijuana plants in the Cordillera region, both part of broader anti‑drug operations.

8. 13 days ago

   [CRIME] 5 sources

   Indonesian police seize methamphetamine in West Java and Surabaya, arrest multiple suspects

   Indonesian police seized methamphetamine in West Java (90 packages, 125 g) and Surabaya (12 packets, 12 g), arresting 13 suspects, including repeat offenders, and disrupting a Zangi‑linked network.

9. 13 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Indonesian Navy Stops Drug Smuggling at Juanda Airport

   Indonesian Navy’s airport security stopped three drug‑smuggling attempts at Juanda Airport, seizing over 45,000 tramadol tablets, 39,000 Y‑logo pills and 27 g of methamphetamine worth about Rp336 million.

10. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Indonesian police seize methamphetamine in Karanganyar and North Jakarta

    Indonesian police arrested a village head in Karanganyar with 0.35 g of methamphetamine and a laborer in North Jakarta with 1.6 g, charging both under narcotics laws.

11. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Bengkalis Prison Seizes 10 kg Meth in Major Drug Smuggling Bust

    Bengkalis prison and police seized over 10 kg meth, 858 kg ketamine, 472 kg MDMA and 496 etomidate cartridges from a Malaysian‑origin smuggling network, arresting courier Muhammad Syahril.

12. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesian police seize drug couriers in Bali and Sulawesi

    Indonesian police arrested a Bali courier with 242 g of meth and two Sulawesi men with 11 g hidden in underwear, seizing the drugs and probing wider trafficking networks.

13. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Jakarta Police Bust Instagram Drug Trafficking Ring

    Jakarta police arrested three suspects for Instagram‑based drug sales, seizing synthetic tobacco, meth, ecstasy and cannabis, and uncovering a covert delivery method.

14. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Indonesian authorities seize drugs and illegal cigarettes in multiple raids

    Indonesian police and customs seized methamphetamine in Langkat, Mataram and East Kalimantan, and busted over 1 million illegal cigarettes in Malang and Kediri, while Blitar allocated funds to boost tobacco‑law

15. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Bakauheni port drug bust arrests Indonesian navy sailor and Brimob officer

    Indonesian police seized 5 kg of meth, 202 ecstasy pills and arrested six people—including a navy sailor and a Brimob officer—at Bakauheni port on 27 June 2026.

16. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Surabaya ex‑parcel courier arrested with 274 g cannabis and methamphetamine

    Surabaya police arrested former parcel courier MSK, seizing 274 g cannabis, a small amount of meth, and related equipment; he was recruited by a suspect known as “Mbah”.

17. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia steps up drug crackdown after multi‑ton cannabis seizure and partners with Russia

    Indonesia intensifies its drug fight after a 3.37‑ton cannabis seizure and signs a 2026‑27 cooperation pact with Russia to target Bali's drug hotspots and share intelligence.

18. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Gresik, Indonesia busts 3.37‑ton international cannabis shipment

    Indonesian customs and BNN seized 3.37 tons of cannabis buds in Gresik, arresting 12 suspects and disrupting a Malaysia‑China‑Thailand‑Vietnam trafficking network.

19. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia police chief reports major drug, smuggling and online gambling crackdown

    Indonesia’s police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo announced that in the first half of 2026 the force seized Rp10.4 trillion in drugs, stopped 87 illegal containers, cracked down on online gambling, and rotatedthree

20. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Central Java Police seize 24 kg meth, arrest 1,485 suspects in H1 2026

    Central Java Police seized over 24 kg of meth, more than 11 kg of cannabis and other drugs, arrested 1,485 suspects, and flagged five districts as drug‑hotspots during Jan–Jun 2026.

21. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Jembrana Prosecutor Office Destroys Seized Narcotics and Other Evidence

    Jembrana prosecutors destroyed seized meth, cannabis, illegal pills and related electronics on 30 June, citing transparency and accountability in handling finalized cases.

22. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Indonesia hosts anti-drug campaigns for International Anti-Narcotics Day 2026

    Indonesian universities and local officials held anti‑drug events for HANI 2026, promoting youth involvement and forming village task forces.

23. 30 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources

    Indonesia Police Seize Large Narcotics Hauls Across Provinces

    Indonesia police seized millions of grams of meth, cannabis, ecstasy and other drugs, arresting dozens of suspects across provinces including Maluku, Aceh, Central Kalimantan, Jambi, Bangka Belitung and Jakarta

24. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Indonesia's Narcotics Agency Conducts Youth Anti‑Drug Camp in Kendal

    Indonesia marked International Anti‑Drug Day 2026 with a youth camp in Kendal and a national push for balanced drug policy, highlighting prevalence, seizures and calls for rehabilitation for users.

25. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Papua police intensify anti‑drug operations amid border trafficking

    Papua police boost anti‑drug actions, focusing on youth protection and cross‑border cannabis smuggling via logistics networks.

26. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    West Sumatra police destroy drugs as Jakarta prison foils squid‑smuggled narcotics

    West Sumatra police destroyed 184 g of meth and 100 ecstasy tablets, while Jakarta’s narcotics prison stopped 12 drug packages hidden in a squid dish, detaining two visitors.

27. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Jakarta police bust drug ring, seize 94 etomidate cartridges and 102 ecstasy pills hidden in Indian basmati rice

    Jakarta police arrested two suspects and seized 94 Etomidate cartridges, 102 ecstasy pills, phones and cash hidden in Indian basmati rice, linking the bust to a Malaysia‑based network.

28. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Former Bima Police Chief Denies Receiving Drug Money as Drug Lord Ko Erwin Faces Trial

    Former Bima police chief Didik Putra Kuncoro denies taking 2.8 bn IDR from drug lord Ko Erwin, while the trafficker and an associate are transferred to Bima for trial amid money‑laundering probes.

29. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Indonesia records over 85 kg methamphetamine seizure and uncovers airport drug smuggling

    Indonesia’s East Java police reported 3,157 drug cases and seized 85 kg of methamphetamine, while customs, BNN and police busted three drug‑smuggling attempts at Soekarno‑Hatta Airport, including 10.8 kg of sm‑

30. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Lampung Police Launch Discipline Raid and Bust $15 Million Drug Trafficking Ring

    Lampung police conducted a discipline raid on nightlife venues and, in a separate sweep, busted a Rp235 billion drug network, arresting 24 couriers and seizing massive narcotics stocks.

31. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia police bust meth operations in Surabaya and Binjai

    Indonesian police seized nearly 300 g of meth in Surabaya and arrested a woman continuing her husband’s drug trade, while separate raids in Binjai and Langkat captured two men with 12 g of meth, highlighting an

32. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Medan police bust home‑made drug‑infused vape operation

    Medan police raided a home‑made vape drug operation, arresting a 26‑year‑old, seizing 17 drug‑laden PODs and related equipment, and began pursuing the supplier.

33. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    South Kalimantan Police Seize 128 kg of Methamphetamine

    South Kalimantan police seized 128.7 kg of meth, valued over Rp 231 bn, in a June operation, earning provincial commendation.

34. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Indonesian police seize 128.7 kg meth in South Kalimantan, 13 g in Bengkulu

    Indonesian police seized 128.7 kg of meth in South Kalimantan and 13 g in Bengkulu, arresting five and four suspects respectively in June 2026 operations targeting drug trafficking.

35. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesian Customs and Military Seize 21 kg of Methamphetamine at Border with Malaysia

    Indonesian customs, military and police seized over 21 kg of methamphetamine at the Entikong border checkpoint, detaining a Malaysian driver and forwarding the case to authorities.

36. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia police seize methamphetamine in Deli Serdang and Riau

    Indonesian police seized a tiny meth packet in Deli Serdang and busted a 27‑kg meth network in Riau, arresting two suspects.

37. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia police bust meth network in East Java and stop prison drug smuggling in Jakarta

    Indonesian police dismantled a meth network in East Java and stopped four drug‑smuggling attempts in Jakarta prisons, arresting suspects and seizing multiple packages.

38. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Indonesia police thwart several drug smuggling operations in June 2026

    Indonesian police in June 2026 busted multiple drug‑smuggling plots, seizing meth, ecstasy and other narcotics across Jakarta, Bekasi and other regions and arresting several suspects.

39. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Indonesian police seize more than 300 g of methamphetamine in recent crackdowns

    Indonesian police arrested a meth dealer in Madiun, seizing 39 g, and captured 35 suspects in Cimahi, seizing 263 g of meth and other drugs, valuing the haul at roughly Rp800 million.

40. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesian Police Arrest Drug Dealers and Wedding Dowry Thieves

    Indonesian police arrested drug dealers in Berau (277 g meth) and a mother‑son pair in Bantaeng for stealing 55 million rupiah wedding dowry.

41. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Riau Police Crackdown on Illegal Ivory Trade Money Laundering and Drug Smuggling

    Riau police uncovered a Rp1.9 bn ivory‑linked money laundering ring and seized assets, while customs and anti‑narcotics agents seized 6.9 kg of meth and 969 Etomidate cartridges in Pekanbaru.

42. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesian police bust major drug shipments in West Java and Jambi

    Indonesian police seized meth in West Java and over 53,000 ecstasy pills plus etomidate in Jambi, arresting a gang member and two suspects, respectively.

43. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia Seizes Over 90 Kg of Methamphetamine in Major Drug Trafficking Cases

    Indonesia seized over 90 kg of methamphetamine and thousands of ecstasy tablets in Lamandau and Jambi, arresting couriers and moving the cases to prosecutors.

44. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Bandung Influencer GA Arrested for Liquid Ketamine Pod Distribution

    Cimahi police arrested Bandung influencer GA for distributing liquid ketamine in vaping pods, seizing 15 ml and five cartridges; profits were Rp1‑2 million per sale.

45. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesia police seize 21.4 kg meth at Entikong border and 421 g in Maros raid

    Indonesian police seized 21.4 kg of meth from a Malaysian smuggler at the Entikong border and 421 g from a raid in Maros, arresting three suspects.

46. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Indonesian police seize methamphetamine in Lamongan and Lamandau raids

    Indonesian police arrested a repeat drug offender in Lamongan, confiscating eight small meth packets, and destroyed 10.5 kg of meth seized from seven suspects in Lamandau, part of a Malaysia‑linked trafficking

47. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Jakarta police seize large stash of illicit vape cartridges and arrest meth‑distributing couple

    Jakarta police arrested a drug‑selling couple in Bekasi and seized meth, while a separate raid at a North Jakarta nightclub confiscated hundreds of etomidate‑filled vape cartridges, drawing praise from MP Ahmad

48. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources

    Ex‑Brimob Officer Dedy Wiratama Accused of Facilitating Samarinda Drug Network

    Ex‑Brimob officer Dedy Wiratama was fired and investigated for acting as a monitoring “sniper” in Samarinda’s drug network, using radios to alert traffickers of police moves.

49. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Indonesian Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking in Multiple Cities

    Indonesian police seized ecstasy in Binjai, stabbed an officer during an OKU bust, detained a celebrity and a regional official’s child for cannabis use in Pekanbaru, and seized meth in Penajam Paser Utara.

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