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Indonesian police raids on nightlife venues

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Law enforcement agencies in Indonesia have conducted several raids on nightlife venues and other locations to combat drug use. In Palangka Raya, police performed urine tests at the ZOOM and LUNA Karaoke nightclubs, identifying three methamphetamine users. Authorities described these inspections as an “early detection measure to identify drug abuse.” In Pekanbaru, a joint task force involving the Indonesian National Police and Riau Regional Police raided the MP Club following a month-long investigation. The operation resulted in the detention of Club, detaining 68 individuals, including patrons and staff. Testing revealed that 63 people of whom tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. Officers also seized ecstasy pills, marijuana, and cash suspected to be linked to narcotics transactions. Sixty individuals were transferred to the Riau Provincial National Narcotics Agency for assessment, while investigations continue into eight individuals regarding potential drug trafficking. Authorities are also considering recommending the revocation of the club’s operating license to the Pekanbaru City Government. license. Recent operations have expanded to other regions. In regions, including Bekasi, Metro Bekasi Kota Police arrested nine people and seized 12 packages of suspected methamphetamine during an operation at Rama Plaza, identifying two primary suspects as potential dealers. In Deli Serdang, Bengkalis, West Sumatra, OKU Timur, and Bantul. On October 18, 2026, a raid in joint operation by the Emplasmen Kualanamu area led to Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri) and the arrest of four men who tested positive for drugs, resulting National Narcotics Board (BNN) targeted nightclubs in the seizure of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Additionally, in Bengkalis, Mandau Police arrested a wanted suspect in connection with a methamphetamine case, seizing a digital scale Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) and cash. In West Sumatra, police raided two markets in Padang, detaining 21 men who East Jakarta areas. During these raids, nine visitors tested positive for narcotics. Other enforcement actions included the seizure of 54 methamphetamine packets in OKU Timur etomidate and the arrest methamphetamine. While drug tests were positive, officers reported difficulty finding physical methamphetamine crystals on-site. Authorities seized vape cartridges suspected of two youths in Bantul containing etomidate for possessing hundreds laboratory testing. AKBP Ivan Adhitira of illegal pills. Bareskrim Polri noted the difficulty of proving drug distribution within establishments, as visitors often bring prohibited substances from outside. Detainees are undergoing BNN assessment to determine if they require medical rehabilitation or are connected to distribution networks.

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  1. 2026-10-18 01:12 UTC Indonesian police raids on nightlife venues
  2. 2026-10-15 15:27 UTC Indonesian police raids on nightlife venues
  3. 2026-10-14 15:41 UTC Indonesian police raids on nightlife venues
  4. 2026-10-14 08:42 UTC Indonesian police raids on nightlife venues
  5. 2026-10-14 03:36 UTC Indonesian police raids on nightlife venues

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