Bandung cracks down on drugs

Sat, 23 Dec 1995

BANDUNG, West Java: Police are getting tough on drugs, particularly Ecstasy, warning that anyone found in possession of even the smallest amount will be detained for at least 24 hours.

Greater Bandung Police Chief Col. Didi Widayadi said on Thursday that anyone found in possession of up to five Ecstasy pills will be classified as a user, while those caught with more than 10 will be deemed to be distributors and will be prosecuted.

Didi said the number of crimes reported in Bandung has risen from 2,653 in 1994 to 4,151 this year. Car theft rose from 229 cases in 1994 to 272 this year, he said, while motorcycle thefts have increased from 877 to 1,243. (pet/mds)

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