BNN: Strong Commitment from Community Organisations to Achieve Drug-Free Goals

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) states that strong commitment from all parties, including community organisations, is required to achieve the common goal of a drug-free Indonesia. “All elements are expected to move with one vision, one mission, and one goal in realising a drug-free Indonesia,” said Acting Deputy for Community Empowerment of BNN RI, Edi Swasono, in a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Tuesday. Therefore, BNN continues to strengthen collaboration with various community elements in efforts to Prevent and Eradicate the Misuse and Illicit Trafficking of Narcotics (P4GN). This commitment was recently manifested through the signing of cooperation agreements with the Indonesian Anti-Drug Activists (PANI) and Gaharu Nusantara Bersinar (GNB) in Jakarta on Thursday (30/4). The signing was conducted by Edi Swasono together with PANI General Chairman Dedi Ginanjar and GNB General Chairman Vernando Ricardo. The cooperation serves as a concrete step in strengthening community participation to create an environment free from narcotics. Edi explained that the cooperation is a strategic step that must be implemented in a real and sustainable manner. “This cooperation becomes the initial foundation in realising a Shining Indonesia. The agreement must not stop at ceremonial events but must be realised through real actions,” he said. He also emphasised the importance of shared vision and solid synergy among parties. The scope of the cooperation includes the implementation of P4GN socialisation and education, early detection of narcotics abuse through urine tests, the formation and coaching of anti-narcotics activists, and the involvement of task forces in handling narcotics-prone areas. Through this cooperation, BNN hopes to build stronger synergy between the government and the community in expanding the reach of education and increasing community resilience to narcotics threats. The collaboration is expected to drive a sustainable joint movement in realising a drug-free Indonesia. Meanwhile, PANI General Chairman Dedi Ginanjar stated that the signing of the cooperation agreement is an important moment that has long been awaited. Thus, it is said that this is an achievement for PANI after going through a long process to establish cooperation with BNN. “We are fully committed to implementing the P4GN programme and supporting the realisation of a Shining Indonesia,” said Dedi. GNB Chairman Vernando Ricardo also expressed appreciation for the trust given and affirmed his organisation’s readiness to contribute concretely. “We thank you for this opportunity. This cooperation must maintain its integrity and be implemented concretely,” said Vernando. He emphasised that all GNB members are also encouraged to conduct early detection and maintain commitment, as small things like cigarettes can become gateways to narcotics abuse.