#Narcotics
Indonesian drug kingpin, a central figure in international network, arrested in Cambodia
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has arrested alleged drug kingpin Pariyatin, popularly known as Dewi Astutik, in Cambodia, a feat marking a major breakthrough in the country’s fight against transnational narcotics syndicates.
Prabowo praises major drug bust, calls for stronger cooperation in war on narcotics
President Prabowo Subianto commended law enforcement agencies for their success in uncovering narcotics cases with a total of 214.84 tons of seized drugs between October 2024 and October 2025, while emphasizing the importance of continued and coordinated efforts among government institutions in the fight against illegal drugs.
BNN and Customs agency arrest 285 drug trafficking suspects, seize Rp26.1 billion
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN), in collaboration with the Directorate General of Customs, has arrested 285 individuals involved in drug smuggling operations between April and June 2025 and concurrently confiscated narcotics and assets worth Rp26.1 billion (US$1.6 million) across 172 cases.