Establishment of Drug Task Force, BNN Experts: A Form of President Prabowo’s Government’s Commitment to Eradicating Drugs
Jakarta – The government under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto has shown a firm commitment to eradicating drugs by establishing a Drug Task Force. This step is part of Asta Cita, President Prabowo’s grand vision to create a healthier, safer, and more narcotics-free Indonesia.
The Coordinator of the Expert Group of the National Narcotics Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BNN RI), Commissioner General of Police. (Ret.) Drs. Ahwil Luthan, S.H., MBA., M.M, in his interview with Radio Elshinta in Jakarta, explained that the establishment of this Task Force is a form of President Prabowo’s government’s commitment to eradicating drugs which involves comprehensive cross-ministerial coordination.
“The Drug Task Force applies three main approaches in combating narcotics. The first approach is supply reduction, which is firm action against drug dealer networks, including severe punishment for dealers, such as the death penalty which has been confirmed in the law. The second approach is prevention through demand reduction, which is carried out through cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Religion to increase public awareness and strengthen anti-drug education from an early age. The third approach is treatment and rehabilitation, which prioritizes saving addicts as victims who must be rehabilitated, not just processed as perpetrators of crimes,” said Ahwil Luthan.
Furthermore, the Coordinator of the BNN RI Expert Group also said that the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs as the main coordinator, has gathered various ministries to discuss cross-sector strategies in eradicating drugs. The Drug Task Force that was formed was a direct directive from President Prabowo, who emphasized that drug eradication is not only the task of law enforcement, but also the joint responsibility of all elements of the nation. “This cross-ministerial commitment shows the government’s seriousness in fighting drug trafficking on all fronts,” he explained.
He also reminded that narcotics are not only a legal issue, but also a health problem that requires serious attention. “If a child or individual is trapped in drugs, they are not dealers, but victims who need to be saved through rehabilitation,” he said.
The formation of the Narcotics Task Force is expected to strengthen the steps to eradicate drugs to the roots. Although major challenges still exist, the government continues to strive to eradicate drug dealer networks intensively. Public support is also key to achieving a common goal, namely creating an Indonesia that is free from drugs.
“The public hopes that drugs can be eradicated completely. Therefore, collaboration is needed from all parties, from the government to the community, to overcome this problem,” concluded Ahwil Luthan. With the formation of the Narcotics Task Force, this is the government’s assertiveness and commitment to protecting the younger generation and creating a future free from the threat of drugs.
