Bali Entry Points Tightened During Return Flow, K-9 Dogs Involved

The return flow for Eid al-Fitr 2026 at Gilimanuk Port in Jembrana Regency began showing an increase on Sunday (22/3/2026). To anticipate the entry of prohibited goods into the Island of the Gods, the police have mobilised 30 personnel and involved K-9 units.

Jembrana Police Chief, AKBP Kadek Citra Dewi Suparwati, stated that to anticipate the entry of prohibited items and maintain public security and order (kamtibmas), the Jembrana Police are tightening inspections at Checkpoint II of Gilimanuk Port.

“A number of vehicles, predominantly motorcycles and cars, have been arriving since the morning. We have deployed 30 special personnel to conduct intensive checks on people, vehicles, and carried goods before entering Bali,” Citra explained when confirmed by detikBali on Sunday (22/3/2026).

Citra explained that the inspections are not only carried out manually. They are also utilising supporting equipment such as mirror detectors and the assistance of tracking dogs (K-9).

“We are striving to prevent the entry of prohibited items. The use of aids also includes K-9. We prioritise checks on vehicle documents and carried goods,” Citra emphasised.

Although the inspections have been tightened, Citra noted that the process is conducted in a flowing manner to avoid vehicle build-ups that could disrupt port operations.

“Because this is for people entering Bali, they arrive in a steady flow, so the inspections can be maximised without disturbing port activities. The checks are staged, with arrivals flowing rather than simultaneous,” Citra added.

The predicted increase in the return flow compensates for the high number of travellers who left Bali previously. Based on data from the Gilimanuk Post, nearly half a million people crossed to Java Island during the 2026 Lebaran transport period.

Data from PT ASDP’s Ketapang-Gilimanuk Branch shows that the total number of passengers crossing from Bali to Java from H-10 to H-1 of Lebaran reached 494,678 people. This figure rose by 5.2% compared to the same period last year (470,036 people).

Meanwhile, for vehicles, 158,364 units were recorded leaving Bali, an increase of 6.1% from last year’s 149,198 units. This number is expected to return to Bali gradually over the coming days.