Bali gets tough

Bali gets tough

DENPASAR, Bali: Local police chief Maj. Gen. Benyamin LS
Mamuaya yesterday ordered tighter supervision of public
establishments in a bid to combat drug abuse.

Like several major cities in Indonesia, the tourist island has
become a haven for dealers of Ecstasy, Benyamin said when
installing the new Badung police precinct chief Lt. Col. I Wayan
Wesma.

Last week's seizure of 20,781 Ecstasy pills at the Ngurah Rai
International Airport showed that it is high time Bali stepped up
the fight against drug trafficking.

"Improve coordination with relevant agencies and take harsh
action against drug dealers," Benyamin was quoted by Antara as
saying.

The Badung precinct oversees security in the fast developing
Badung regency and the capital Denpasar. (pan)