Indonesian Police Launch Nationwide Drug Raids Across Jakarta, Sumatra, and Sulawesi
Indonesian National Police launched nationwide raids targeting major drug distribution networks on October 9, 2026, acting on directives from President Prabowo Subianto and newly appointed National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto.
The sweeping crackdown follows General Suyudi’s appointment as National Police Chief in early October 2026. According to detikNews reported, the nationwide actions reflect an intensified strategy to dismantle entrenched drug supply chains following earlier high-profile raids led by Suyudi during his tenure as head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN).
Jakarta Raids Target Kampung Ambon and Kampung Boncos
In Jakarta, joint personnel from the National Police’s Drug Enforcement Directorate (Dittipidnarkoba Bareskrim Polri), the Jakarta Metro Police, BNN, the military, and municipal police executed synchronized raids on October 9, 2026, in the notorious drug enclaves of Kampung Ambon and Kampung Boncos in West Jakarta. Police arrested 24 individuals during the operations, comprising 16 suspects in Kampung Ambon and 8 in Kampung Boncos, according to details provided by Jakarta Metro Police Directorate of Drug Research Kombes Bismo Teguh Prakoso via ANTARA News.
CNN Indonesia reported that the massive multi-agency operation in the capital deployed approximately 700 personnel to secure the area and neutralize armed resistance.
Community Recovery and Trauma Healing in West Jakarta
Following the security enforcement phase, the Jakarta Metro Police shifted focus toward community rehabilitation and public outreach. On October 10, 2026, police units in West Jakarta initiated psychological support, trauma healing sessions, and health services for residents in Kompleks Permata (Kampung Ambon) and Kampung Boncos, as detailed in reports from Tribratanews Polda Metro Jaya and ANTARA News.
Meanwhile, in Kampung Boncos, Deputy Police Chief AKBP Rezi Dharmawan led community dialogues at the RW 03 post alongside local neighborhood leaders to gather resident feedback and distribute humanitarian assistance packages.
Regional Crackdowns Across Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan
The nationwide sweep extended far beyond the capital, striking regional narcotics hubs in Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan. In North Sumatra, a joint team led by Dittipidnarkoba Bareskrim Polri Brigjen Kristian Parluhutan Siagian raided nine vulnerable zones, arresting 36 people and seizing hundreds of grams of methamphetamine along with dingdong gambling machines, as reported by detikNews and CNN Indonesia.
In Makassar, South Sulawesi, police encountered active resistance while raiding Kampung Sapiria Bortak in Tallo district on October 9, 2026, where suspects attempted to hide on residential rooftops. Makassar Police Chief Kombes Arya Perdana confirmed the arrest of 104 individuals at the location, where officers seized 110 grams of methamphetamine, cash proceeds totaling Rp49.6 million, and 104 drug-consumption bongs, according to CNN Indonesia.
Additional major operations targeted Palembang in South Sumatra, Jambi, and Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan. In Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan Police Drug Director Commissioner Puntun reported the seizure of 456.77 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of two primary distributors, along with 15 individuals who tested positive for drug use.
Operations in Palembang, Jambi, and Nationwide Coordination
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, joint raids were conducted across two areas in Palembang—Lorong Keramat in Kelurahan 5 Ulu and Lorong Jaya Laksana in Kelurahan 3/4 Ulu—by the South Sumatra Regional Police Drug Research Directorate (Ditresnarkoba Polda Sumsel), the Palembang City Resort Police Drug Research Directorate (Satresnarkoba Polrestabes Palembang), and the South Sumatra Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNNP Sumsel), with suspects currently undergoing assessment at BNNP Sumsel. On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Jambi City Resort Police Drug Research Directorate (Satresnarkoba Polresta Jambi) also raided a drug den at RT 30 in Kelurahan Legok, Danau Sipin District, Jambi City. These coordinated actions formed part of nationwide directives intended to be implemented across Indonesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the nationwide anti-drug operations begin under General Suyudi Ario Seto?
The coordinated nationwide raids commenced on October 9, 2026, less than two weeks after General Suyudi Ario Seto assumed office as the National Police Chief.
How many suspects were arrested during the initial raids in West Jakarta?
A total of 24 individuals were apprehended during the October 9 operations in Kampung Ambon and Kampung Boncos, with 16 suspects detained in Kampung Ambon and 8 in Kampung Boncos, according to data from ANTARA News.
What non-narcotics items were seized during the raids in North Sumatra?
In addition to methamphetamine and consumption equipment, joint security forces confiscated commercial dingdong gambling machines and associated coins in the Percut Sei Tuan area of Deli Serdang, as documented by detikNews.
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