Indonesian Agency Forms Drug Service Unit in Vulnerable East Aceh

The National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) Aceh has launched a new integrated public service unit in East Aceh Regency, designed to combat the pervasive issue of drug abuse and trafficking. This initiative aims to provide the local population with easier access to crucial information, educational resources, and rehabilitation services concerning narcotics.

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East Aceh Regency has a high vulnerability to drug smuggling. Concrete steps are needed from the government to overcome this problem.

BNNP Aceh head Dedy Tabrani highlighted the unit's formation as a concrete governmental measure to address drug problems in East Aceh, an area known for its vulnerability to drug smuggling via clandestine routes. "East Aceh Regency has a high vulnerability to drug smuggling. Concrete steps are needed from the government to overcome this problem," Tabrani stated.

Tabrani also emphasized the importance of community involvement, urging community leaders and village officials to actively participate in building social resilience. This, he explained, is vital for protecting the younger generation from the threats posed by narcotics. The agency also cautioned the public to remain vigilant against various tactics employed by drug traffickers to recruit new couriers and users.

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We invite community leaders and village officials to play an active role in building social resilience, in order to protect the younger generation from the threat of drugs.

The Regent of East Aceh, Iskandar Usman Alfarlaky, pledged the local government's full support, including providing land for the facility. He acknowledged that drugs represent a serious threat requiring a collective response. Alfarlaky noted that the region's long coastline is frequently exploited by drug networks, and expressed hope that the new service unit would serve as a deterrent to drug trafficking and a center for rehabilitation for victims of drug abuse.

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East Aceh Regency has a long coastal area, often utilized by drug networks. The presence of this integrated service unit is expected to prevent drug trafficking and serve as a rehabilitation center for victims of drug abuse.