Jakarta – The war on drugs in Indonesia continues to show real results. From January to October 2025, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) successfully uncovered 38,934 drug-related criminal cases across the country, with 51,763 suspects arrested.
The shocking data was announced by Kabareskrim Polri Commissioner General Syahar Diantono during a press conference at the National Police Criminal Investigation Building (Bareskrim Polri) on Wednesday (Oct 22).
“This achievement is the result of strong cooperation between various agencies, including BNN, Customs, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the Armed Forces, and other law enforcement institutions. The fight against drugs cannot be done alone,” said Commissioner General Syahar.
Zero Tolerance — Even for Police Officers
Syahar firmly stated that there would be no compromise for anyone involved in drug trafficking, including police officers.
“The Chief of Police’s order is clear: firm action from top to bottom. From suppliers to users, everyone must face the law,” he emphasized.
Thousands of Suspects, 197 Tons of Evidence
According to the Director of the Narcotics Crime Division, Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, out of the total suspects, 48,692 are Indonesian men, 2,764 are Indonesian women, and 150 are minors. Meanwhile, 157 suspects are foreign nationals, consisting of 130 men and 27 women.
Interestingly, 1,072 drug users have been rehabilitated through a restorative justice approach focused on recovery instead of punishment.
The total amount of seized narcotics reached a staggering 197.71 tons, consisting of:
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🌿 Marijuana: 184.64 tons
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💎 Methamphetamine (sabu): 6.95 tons
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💊 Ecstasy: 1,458,078 pills
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🚬 Synthetic marijuana (gorilla tobacco): 1.87 tons
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💉 Cocaine, heroin, ketamine, and other substances in significant quantities
Follow the Money: Assets Worth Rp221.38 Billion Seized
Besides cracking down on drug networks, Bareskrim Polri also investigated money laundering crimes linked to drug trafficking. During the same period, they seized assets worth Rp221.38 billion from 22 cases involving 29 suspects.
The seized assets included cash, luxury cars, heavy equipment, jewelry, and properties, all confiscated to cut off the financial backbone of drug networks.
“Our goal is clear — to make them financially powerless so they can’t revive their drug networks,” said Brigadier General Eko.
Major Cases That Shocked the Nation
Several major cases were also revealed, such as:
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The discovery of a 25-hectare marijuana plantation in Aceh, producing 180 tons of wet cannabis.
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The seizure of 471 kilograms of methamphetamine by the Jakarta Metropolitan Police in Bekasi.
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The exposure of large-scale meth smuggling rings operating across Aceh, Lampung, North Sumatra, and Jakarta.
Aligned with President Prabowo’s National Agenda
Commissioner General Syahar emphasized that Polri’s actions align with President Prabowo Subianto’s national priorities, particularly Ashta Cita point seven, which focuses on eradicating narcotics.
“Polri is fully committed to carrying out the President’s directives. We’ll continue working across sectors to keep Indonesia drug-free,” he stated.
24-Hour Public Hotlines Open
As part of its transparency and public engagement, Polri has opened two 24-hour complaint hotlines:
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Narcotics Directorate Hotline: 0823-1234-9494
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Internal Affairs (Propam) Hotline: 0813-1917-8714
In closing, Commissioner General Syahar urged the public and media to join the collective fight against narcotics.
“Drugs are our common enemy. Public support is crucial to protect the future of our young generation,” he concluded.
