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Police Conduct Raids on Nightlife Venues in Cirebon, Test Dozens for Urine

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police in Cirebon, Indonesia, conducted raids on several nightlife venues.
  • The operation targeted illegal alcohol sales and drug use.
  • Visitors and karaoke hosts were tested for drugs.

Authorities in Cirebon, Indonesia, launched a joint operation targeting nightlife establishments over the weekend. The raids, conducted on Saturday night (July 17, 2026), focused on two entertainment venues within the Polresta Cirebon jurisdiction.

The operation was led by the Head of the Narcotics Unit, Kompol Heri Nurcahyo, and included military police. Cirebon Police Chief Kombes Pol Imara Utama explained the goal was to combat the illegal trade of drugs, psychotropic substances, and counterfeit alcoholic beverages. Officers checked permits for alcohol sales and searched the premises.

During the raids at Coffee Djadoel Karaoke Family and Apita Village, police administered surprise urine tests to patrons and karaoke hosts. "This urine test is aimed at visitors and song guides at the location to anticipate drug abuse in entertainment venues," stated Utama on Sunday (July 18, 2026). He emphasized the police's commitment to protecting the community and ensuring Cirebon's nightlife remains free from drug trafficking and unlicensed alcohol sales.

This urine test is aimed at visitors and song guides at the location to anticipate drug abuse in entertainment venues.

— Kombes Pol Imara UtamaExplaining the purpose of the surprise drug tests conducted on patrons and staff during the nightlife raids.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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