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        "msgid": "commission-iii-leader-supports-bnn-proposal-to-ban-vapes-in-narcotics-bill-1775742662",
        "date": "2026-04-09 20:01:00",
        "title": "Commission III Leader Supports BNN Proposal to Ban Vapes in Narcotics Bill",
        "author": "Indriyani Astuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ahmad Sahroni, has endorsed the National Narcotics Agency's (BNN) proposal to prohibit the circulation of electronic cigarettes or vapes in the revision of Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics. This measure aims to sever the chain of distribution for new types of drugs, particularly as vape liquids are increasingly used to conceal illegal substances, posing significant detection challenges for authorities. While supporting the ban, Sahroni emphasised that discussions on the Narcotics and Psychotropics Bill will involve industry stakeholders to find balanced solutions prioritising the protection of the youth.",
        "content": "<p>Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of\nRepresentatives, Ahmad Sahroni, supports the proposal from the National\nNarcotics Agency (BNN) to ban the circulation of electronic cigarettes\nor vapes in the revision of Law No.\u00a035 of 2009 on Narcotics, or the\nNarcotics Bill, to break the chain of distribution of new types of\ndrugs. Sahroni assesses that firm action is necessary given the high\nrisk of misuse of vape liquids as a modus operandi for distributing\nprohibited substances that are increasingly difficult for officers to\ndetect. \u201cI 1000 percent agree with the proposal from BNN Chief Police\nGeneral Suyudi. This will destroy the nation if not acted upon firmly,\u201d\nsaid Sahroni in his statement on Thursday (9\/4\/2026). This politician\nfrom the NasDem Party faction views the BNN proposal as an early warning\nfor national resilience. According to him, if the BNN Chief has\nofficially proposed a ban, it indicates that the distribution of\nnarcotics through vapes is already very widespread and far more\ndangerous than estimated. \u201cIf the misuse is increasingly rampant and\nuncontainable, then as Chairman of Commission III, I support it to be\nincluded in the Narcotics Bill,\u201d he said. Although supporting the ban,\nSahroni assures that the discussion process for the Narcotics and\nPsychotropics Bill will still involve various parties, including\nindustry players. He emphasised the need for regulatory breakthroughs\nthat are solution-oriented with the primary priority of protecting the\nyounger generation. \u201cThat\u2019s why it\u2019s banned in several countries too.\nTherefore, there needs to be a regulatory breakthrough. This will be\ndiscussed, and of course, friends in the industry will also be involved.\nWe\u2019ll find the solution,\u201d he added. Previously, BNN Chief Police General\nSuyudi Ario Seto proposed a total ban on vapes and their liquids in the\nrevision of the Narcotics Bill. BNN highlighted a new phenomenon where\nnarcotic substances are disguised in the form of vape liquids on a\nmassive scale, which poses a heavy challenge to drug eradication efforts\nin Indonesia. This step is expected to close legal loopholes for drug\ndealers who exploit the trend of electronic cigarette lifestyles to\ndistribute the goods in society.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/commission-iii-leader-supports-bnn-proposal-to-ban-vapes-in-narcotics-bill-1775742662",
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