Jakarta, ThedailyID — Indonesian National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto has ordered officers nationwide to intensify efforts against drug trafficking. He said the crackdown must be more extensive and sustained to protect the public from the dangers of narcotics.
“I want to clean Indonesia of drug trafficking, which has become increasingly widespread. We must take more extensive action,” Suyudi said in a written statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Furthermore, Suyudi stressed that police cannot tackle drug trafficking alone. He called for cooperation among government agencies, communities, and other stakeholders to restrict the activities of drug dealers across the country.
“Combating drugs cannot be done alone. Cooperation from all parties is necessary to prevent trafficking and limit the room for dealers to operate,” he said.
Suyudi said the initiative also supports the police’s Police Together with the Community approach. The principle emphasizes public safety and protection as key responsibilities of law enforcement.
Meanwhile, he urged residents to help prevent drug transactions in their neighborhoods. Community participation, he said, can help ensure that local areas do not become hubs for narcotics distribution.
Suyudi also instructed officers to distinguish between drug users and those who supply or distribute narcotics. Eligible users should receive rehabilitation, while dealers and traffickers must face legal proceedings under applicable laws.
In addition, the police chief said officers would strengthen coordination with other institutions. Investigators will also pursue supply networks and identify people operating behind drug distribution activities.
He said enforcement, prevention, rehabilitation, and public participation must work together. Through this approach, authorities aim to sustain anti-drug efforts and create safer communities.
The police have already intensified joint operations in several parts of Indonesia. Recent enforcement efforts have targeted areas suspected of serving as drug distribution hubs.
These operations have covered Jakarta, North Sumatra, Riau, South Sumatra, and several areas across Sulawesi and Kalimantan. Police have not provided further details on the overall results in the report.
