Criminal Police Bust Ecstasy Distribution at Bali Nightclub
The Criminal Investigation Directorate’s Narcotics Crime Division of the Indonesian National Police has uncovered a case of ecstasy distribution at the New Star Club nightclub located in Denpasar, Bali.
Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of the Narcotics Crime Division, stated that the disclosure began with information regarding ecstasy distribution activities at New Star Club. He noted that the arrest was conducted through an undercover operation by a combined team from Sub-directorate IV and the NIC Task Force, led by Senior Police Commissioners Handik Zusen and Kevin Leleury.
“On Saturday, 14 March 2026 at approximately 21:30 Wita, the team conducted an undercover operation as visitors and ordered VIP Room 2 (Karaoke Room),” he said in a written statement on Tuesday (17 March).
During the operation, officers asked waiter I Gusti Bagus Adi Pramana (41) whether narcotics were available at the venue. The waiter subsequently relayed the enquiry to room captain Muhammad Rokip (27) regarding the request. Eko stated that from Rokip’s possession, investigators discovered a total of 38 ecstasy pills branded ‘LV’ in pink colour, and 600 additional ecstasy pills ready for distribution found inside his motorcycle seat.
Meanwhile, based on Bagus’s statement, information was obtained that the narcotics were sourced from New Star Club Manager I Wayan Subawa (27). “The team subsequently secured I Wayan Subawa as the club manager. According to the results of interrogating I Wayan Subawa, it was established that the narcotics distribution was conducted by an individual named Opik (wanted person) and his associates,” he said.
Eko further explained that Opik was not official club staff. However, they frequently stayed in the parking area whilst distributing narcotics to club visitors. The illicit goods were delivered by couriers and placed near a water pump machine in the parking area. Subsequently, the ecstasy was collected by distributors and supplied to visitors through the VIP Room system or direct orders.
“After the goods were distributed, the money from the narcotics sales was then placed back at the water pump machine location (sticker system). Subsequently, the money was collected by the operational management for inspection and calculation,” he said.
In this case, the authorities designated three individuals as suspects: Muhammad Rokip, I Wayan Subawa and I Gusti Bagus Adi Pramana. Police have also designated six individuals as fugitives: Opik, Fernandi, Nadir, Andika, Anta and I Dewa Ketut Wiranida.
In addition to apprehending the suspects, police conducted searches of patrons. Of 43 individuals secured, comprising 28 men and 15 women, initial urine tests indicated 24 men and 13 women tested positive for drug use.
Police subsequently coordinated with the Bali Provincial Narcotics Agency for further assessment, determining the level of dependency and understanding the role of visitors, whether as users or related to the distribution network.
“The team subsequently coordinated with the Bali Provincial Narcotics Agency to conduct an assessment process through the Integrated Assessment Team mechanism to determine the level of dependency and the role of the visitors in the narcotics case, whether as drug users requiring rehabilitation or with indications of involvement in narcotics distribution,” Eko said.
Eko added that narcotics distribution at the nightclub was conducted in a structured manner. Furthermore, the management was aware of the narcotics distribution activities and also received a share of the proceeds.
“The distribution of ecstasy-type narcotics at this club was conducted in a structured manner, utilising the facilities of the nighttime entertainment venue as a means of distribution to visitors,” he said.