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Indonesia and Malaysia anti-drug enforcement updates
Overview
Indonesia’s nationwide anti-drug drive accelerated through July and August 2026. Police data released on 30 June recorded 1,485 arrests and more than 215 kg of narcotics seized in Central Java. By 1 July the police chief reported 24,837 drug cases in the first half of the year, with 3.1 t of methamphetamine, 4.1 t of cannabis, 763,000 ecstasy pills and 59 million hard-drug tablets confiscated. A 3.37-t cannabis haul intercepted in Gresik on 2 July led to a bilateral enforcement agreement with Russia. Subsequent operations seized meth and ecstasy at Bakauheni port and across North Sumatra, Lombok, East Kalimantan, Malang and Kediri, while Instagram-based synthetic-tobacco and meth rings were busted in Jakarta on 5 July. A prison-linked network yielded 10.9 t of meth, ketamine and MDMA in Bengkalis on 9 July, and the navy stopped shipments at Juanda Airport. By 20 July the cumulative haul exceeded 12.3 t, with over 1,259 suspects arrested and assets frozen worth IDR 16.5 trillion. Education drives launched in Pemalang and Banjarbaru and troops destroyed about 5,000 cannabis plants in Papua. In late July and early August, enforcement continued with the arrest of two women in Balikpapan for attempting to transport 1.041 kg of methamphetamine from North Kalimantan. On 29 July, a 39-year-old Malaysia Airlines pilot was detained at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after customs discovered approximately 25-26 kg of narcotics, including over 70,000 ecstasy pills, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Malaysia responded by deploying a Bukit Aman narcotics team to Jakarta and adding 50 General Operations Force personnel to Kuala Lumpur International Airport to tighten security. Between 31 July and 6 August, police in the Riau Islands seized 376 g of methamphetamine discarded at sea, resulting in 11 arrests. In October 2026, enforcement intensified through major operations.
Entities
Indonesia · Indonesian National Police · Polda Metro Jaya · Jakarta · Polri
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"Eight crew members were arrested, including seven Indonesians and one Taiwanese national." www.bairdmaritime.com · katadata.co.id · news.az · bangkaterkini.id · news.detik.com · +1 more
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"Six individuals, including five Malaysian citizens and one Chinese national, were arrested."
The claims provide different counts and nationalities for the arrested crew members.
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"The street value of the drugs is approximately 3.48 trillion rupiah ($192.64 million)." www.bairdmaritime.com · news.az · bangkaterkini.id · www.kosmo.com.my
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"The estimated value of the drugs is 127.5 billion Indonesian Rupiah."
The claims assert different estimated values for the drugs.
- [DISPUTED] Eight crew members were arrested, including seven Indonesians and one Taiwanese national. www.bairdmaritime.com · katadata.co.id · news.az · bangkaterkini.id · news.detik.com · +1 more
- [DISPUTED] Six individuals, including five Malaysian citizens and one Chinese national, were arrested.
- [DISPUTED] The street value of the drugs is approximately 3.48 trillion rupiah ($192.64 million). www.bairdmaritime.com · news.az · bangkaterkini.id · www.kosmo.com.my
- [DISPUTED] The estimated value of the drugs is 127.5 billion Indonesian Rupiah.
- [● 13 SOURCES] Authorities seized 1.16 tons of ketamine hydrochloride. bangkaterkini.id · matabangsa.com · www.bairdmaritime.com · news.okezone.com · www.antaranews.com · +8 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The drugs were found on the vessel MT Global 168. dnaberita.com · en.antaranews.com · news.detik.com · www.jurnas.com · www.suarainvestor.com · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] A 39‑year‑old Malaysian pilot was arrested at Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport in Jakarta for attempting to smuggle approximately 26 kg of ecstasy pills.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Indonesian police seized five kilograms of etomidate powder.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The etomidate was concealed within the insoles of the suspects' shoes.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The vessel's Automatic Identification System (AIS) showed anomalies, including transmitting two different identities. www.bairdmaritime.com · katadata.co.id · news.az · mediakampung.com · www.kosmo.com.my · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The tanker departed from Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. www.bairdmaritime.com · news.okezone.com · news.az · bangkaterkini.id · www.kosmo.com.my · +1 more
Timeline
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesIndonesian police conduct various crime and narcotics operations
Indonesian law enforcement agencies have reported multiple arrests involving narcotics distribution, residential theft, and group assaults across various provinces, including Riau and West Sumatra.
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[CRIME] 39 sourcesIndonesia authorities dismantle major drug labs and intercept large shipments
Indonesian authorities seized nearly 1.2 tons of methamphetamine from a lab in Aceh and intercepted 1.16 tons of ketamine on a Malaysian-registered tanker in North Sumatra.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesIndonesian authorities conduct drug and social order raids in Jakarta and Kuningan
Indonesian police and joint task forces conducted raids in Jakarta and Kuningan, seizing narcotics and uncovering social order violations including suspected online prostitution.
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[CRIME] 12 sourcesIndonesia Police Conduct Multiple Narcotics Operations Across Several Regions
Indonesian police have seized large quantities of narcotics, including 46.9kg of methamphetamine in Riau and hundreds of etomidate cartridges in Jakarta, leading to multiple arrests across several regions.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesKampung Ambon drug raid followed by suspicious fire in Jakarta
A massive joint police raid in Kampung Ambon, Jakarta, resulted in the seizure of drugs and weapons, followed by a fire at the site that authorities suspect may have been an act of retaliation by drug dealers.
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[CRIME] 6 sourcesPolda Banten foils 11kg marijuana smuggling attempt via courier
Banten Regional Police intercepted 11 kilograms of marijuana being smuggled via an expedition service from Tangerang to Bogor, resulting in the arrest of two suspects.
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[CRIME] 13 sourcesIndonesia police launch nationwide raids on narcotics hubs
Indonesian police and agencies conducted nationwide raids on drug hubs, resulting in hundreds of arrests and significant seizures of narcotics and illegal prescription drugs across several provinces.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesPapua Police seize 10 kg of drugs near border
Papua Police seized 10 kilograms of marijuana abandoned in rice sacks near the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border during a drug smuggling crackdown.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesMalaysian pilot's detention extended in Jakarta drug probe
Indonesian authorities have extended the detention of a Malaysian pilot suspected of drug smuggling following the seizure of 25kg of ecstasy and methamphetamine in Jakarta.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian police dismantle three international etomidate drug labs
Indonesian authorities dismantled three home drug labs in PIK and Sidoarjo, arresting 14 suspects involved in an international etomidate network and a national methamphetamine ring.
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[CRIME] 13 sourcesIndonesian police dismantle international etomidate smuggling syndicate
Indonesian police dismantled an international syndicate, seizing 5kg of etomidate hidden in shoe insoles. Six suspects, including five Malaysians, were arrested for smuggling drugs to produce vape liquids.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesSurabaya police arrest man for methamphetamine distribution
Surabaya police arrested a man for allegedly distributing methamphetamine, finding 0.908 grams of the drug hidden inside a tiger-shaped doll wallet.
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesIndonesia police conduct widespread narcotics seizures and arrests
Indonesian police have intercepted multiple drug shipments and arrested various suspects across the country, including a major seizure of etomidate and methamphetamine in Jakarta and Dumai.
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[CRIME] 21 sourcesIndonesia police conduct widespread narcotics seizures and arrests
Indonesian police have conducted widespread narcotics operations, seizing large quantities of cannabis and methamphetamine and arresting various suspects, including a government employee in Bandung.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesSiak Police seize over one kilogram of methamphetamine
Siak Police seized over one kilogram of methamphetamine and arrested a 23-year-old suspected courier, prompting local officials to urge community cooperation in fighting drug trafficking.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesAsahan Police seize 5kg of meth and ecstasy from international courier
Asahan Police seized over 5kg of methamphetamine and 285 ecstasy pills during the arrest of a courier linked to a Malaysian drug network in North Sumatra.
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesBengkalis police seize 65 kg of methamphetamine smuggled from Malaysia
Police in Bengkalis, Indonesia, seized 65 kg of methamphetamine smuggled from Malaysia via sea routes, arresting three suspects and seizing a shop house used for narcotics storage.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesMalaysian pilot arrested in connection with Jakarta drug syndicate
A second Malaysian pilot has been arrested in Klang Valley for allegedly managing drug sale proceeds linked to an international syndicate and a previous seizure of ecstasy in Indonesia.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesDrug traffickers receive prison sentences in Indonesia and Malaysia
Drug traffickers in Indonesia and Malaysia received major sentences, including 10 years for a methamphetamine dealer in Palembang and 30 years plus 24 strokes for a dealer in Ipoh.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian police conduct major narcotics crackdowns in Cimahi and OKU Timur
Indonesian police arrested 91 suspects in Cimahi following 80 narcotics cases and apprehended a drug suspect in OKU Timur after a vehicle pursuit ended in a rice field.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesMedan police arrest drug dealer amid calls to reform local official recruitment
Medan authorities arrested a drug dealer during a recent raid, adding to a trend of local neighborhood heads being detained for narcotics offenses, prompting calls for stricter recruitment regulations.
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[CRIME] 9 sourcesIndonesia police dismantle international and local drug networks
Indonesian authorities have dismantled various drug networks, including an international syndicate linked to Malaysia, seizing large quantities of methamphetamine and ecstasy across multiple provinces.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesMalaysia authorities disrupt multiple major drug trafficking operations
Malaysian authorities have intercepted major drug shipments, including RM43 million in ketamine in Selangor and a RM45 million ecstasy smuggling ring linked to an airline co-pilot.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesIndonesian police intercept drug shipments hidden in lighters and toys
Indonesian police have arrested drug traffickers using creative concealment methods, including hiding methamphetamine inside modified gas lighters and children's toys to evade detection.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesIndonesian authorities seize illegal goods and narcotics in Riau and Bangka Belitung
Indonesian customs and police have seized Rp5.9 billion in illegal goods in Bengkalis and intercepted over 16kg of methamphetamine and nearly 5,000 ecstasy pills in Bangka Belitung.
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[CRIME] 12 sourcesLaw enforcement agencies conduct major narcotics seizures in Indonesia and Malaysia
Police in Indonesia and Malaysia have conducted major narcotics operations, including the seizure of 800kg of ketamine in Anambas and the disposal of RM120 million in drugs in Sabah.
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[CRIME] 8 sourcesIndonesia police conduct multiple narcotics seizures and arrests
Indonesian police have carried out multiple narcotics operations, seizing large quantities of methamphetamine, marijuana, and etomidate cartridges while arresting several suspects across various provinces.
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesIndonesia seizes 2.6 tons of methamphetamine from vessel
Indonesian authorities seized 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine from the MV Ocean Porter and detained 10 Myanmar nationals suspected of involvement in an international trafficking network.
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesMalaysia Airlines pilot detained for smuggling 25kg of ecstasy
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was detained in Indonesia after smuggling 25kg of ecstasy pills. He reportedly confessed to smuggling drugs to multiple countries since 2024, acting without airport insiders.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesBNN arrests drug kingpin MR, alias Bos Gendut, in Jakarta
Indonesia's BNN arrested drug kingpin MR, alias ‘Bos Gendut,’ in Jakarta. Authorities seized 98kg of meth, weapons, and nearly Rp40 billion in assets while investigating money laundering links.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian authorities seize thousands of illegal pills in Cirebon and Jakarta
Indonesian authorities seized thousands of illegal Tramadol and Trihexyphenidyl pills during separate drug busts in Cirebon and Jakarta's Tanah Abang district.
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[CRIME] 10 sourcesBNN arrests drug kingpin MR in Kampung Bahari raid
The BNN arrested drug kingpin MR, alias ‘Bos Gendut,’ in North Jakarta, seizing 98kg of meth and Rp39.95 billion in assets following a violent raid in Kampung Bahari.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesEast Kalimantan authorities seize nearly 1kg of methamphetamine
BNN Kaltim arrested two men in Samarinda for transporting nearly 1kg of methamphetamine linked to a network operating from Bengkayang prison and Kuching, Malaysia.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian Police Bust Drug Trafficking in Riau Islands and Illegal Sand Smuggling in Belitung
Indonesian police arrested a drug suspect in the Riau Islands and named four suspects for smuggling 52.5 tonnes of illegal sand from Belitung, seizing various narcotics and filing charges that could lead to up‑
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[CRIME] 15 sourcesMalaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Jakarta with 26 kg of ecstasy pills
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta with 26 kg of ecstasy, meth and cocaine; Indonesia may impose death penalty, and Malaysia is deploying police and reviewing crew checks.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesIndonesian police seize ecstasy courier tied to Malaysia‑Medan network
Indonesian police arrested 31‑year‑old Muhammad Hadi as an ecstasy courier for a Malaysia‑Medan network, after he was promised 700,000 rupiah but received only 300,000 rupiah.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesBalikpapan police seize 1 kg meth, arrest two female couriers
Balikpapan police seized 1.041 kg meth worth Rp1.56 bn, arresting a midwife and a housewife as couriers and charging them under Indonesia’s narcotics law.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian Police Crack Down on Large Meth Seizures in Aceh and East Kalimantan
Indonesian police arrested suspects in Aceh Barat and East Kalimantan, seizing over 770 g of meth in Aceh and additional meth hidden in a jar in Kutai Timur, after tips from the community.
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[CRIME] 6 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 12 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 11 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesJakarta 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.
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesIndonesia'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 ‑
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesSoutheast 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.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesBengkalis 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesJakarta 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.
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[CRIME] 6 sourcesIndonesian 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
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesBakauheni 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.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesSurabaya 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”.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesGresik, 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesia 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
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesCentral 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesJembrana 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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 11 sourcesIndonesia 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
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesIndonesia'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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesPapua 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesWest 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.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesJakarta 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.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesFormer 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.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesIndonesia 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‑
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesLampung 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesia 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
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesMedan 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesSouth 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.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesRiau 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesBandung 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesia 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.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesIndonesian 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
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesJakarta 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
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[CRIME] 9 sourcesEx‑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.
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[CRIME] 8 sourcesIndonesian 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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