Ecstasy Distribution in Bali Nightclubs Uncovered Through Undercover Purchase via Ladies Companion
The distribution of ecstasy narcotics in Bali nightclubs has been dismantled by investigators from the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri). This illicit business was uncovered after police conducted an undercover purchase through a ladies companion (LC).
According to detikcom on Tuesday (7/4/2026), the team from the Directorate of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri exposed the narcotics distribution at N Co-Living in Kerobokan, Badung, and at Delona Karaoke in South Denpasar, Denpasar City. During the operation, investigators seized several pieces of evidence of ecstasy-type drugs.
Currently, the team from Subdit IV of the Narcotics Crime Directorate at Bareskrim Polri and the NIC Task Force, led by Kombes Handik Zusen and Kombes Kevin Leleury, have arrested 10 suspects.
Undercover Purchase via LC
The Director of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brigjen Eko Hadi Santoso, explained that the uncovering began with information about narcotics distribution at N Co-Living in Kerobokan, Badung, Bali. A joint team from Subdit IV of the Narcotics Crime Directorate at Bareskrim Polri and the NIC Task Force, led by Kombes Handik Zusen and Kombes Kevin Leleury, conducted an investigation to verify the information.
“On Wednesday, 1 April 2026, the joint team conducted an undercover purchase by buying 10 ecstasy pills through a ladies companion (LC) at N Co-Living, then the LC called the Captain of N Co-Living for assessment, and an apothecary arrived bringing the narcotics into the room,” explained Brigjen Eko Hadi in his statement on Monday (6/4).
From these findings, the team carried out a series of actions and arrested the ‘apothecary’ or drug dealer named Ngakan Gede Rupawan. From the search of the suspect, evidence was found: 10 pink ecstasy pills with the ‘Heineken’ logo and cash of Rp 10 million from drug sales at the nightclub.
“The evidence was tested with a drug test, and the result was positive for ecstasy,” he said.
Ecstasy in Karaoke Rooms
From the results of these actions, the team continued with examinations. Based on the statements, the suspect admitted there was more evidence stored in Karaoke Room 301.
“The joint team immediately went to Room 301 to conduct a search and found one clip plastic containing six pink ecstasy pills with the TMT logo, one clip plastic containing two pink ecstasy pills with the HEINEKEN logo and one green pill with the HEINEKEN logo, four clip plastics of ketamine, and four empty clip plastics,” he explained.
The arrest of this suspect Ngakan developed, and the joint team finally arrested suspect Steve Wibisono, who is the manager at N Co-Living.
Bareskrim Polri arrested 10 suspects related to narcotics distribution at N Co-Living and Delona Karaoke in Bali. The suspects include managers, cashiers, dealers, and waitresses.
Total of 10 Suspects Arrested
Brigjen Eko said his team arrested 10 suspects related to narcotics distribution at N Co-Living and Delona Karaoke in Bali. The suspects include managers, cashiers, dealers, and waitresses.
“For those related to N Co-Living, there are three suspects we secured, starting from the captain, the dealer, and the manager,” said Brigjen Eko Hadi in his statement on Monday (6/4).
The three suspects are Berli Cholif Arrohman as the captain of N Co-Living and liaison between the dealer and guests, Ngakan Gede Rupawan as the dealer, and Steve Wibisono as the manager.
“Steve is the manager of N Co-Living, but he also knew about and allowed the drug distribution there,” said Eko.
Meanwhile, in the narcotics distribution case at Bar Delona, the Bareskrim team arrested seven suspects. The seven suspects are I Nyoman Wiryawan as the apothecary, Dini Novianti as the waitress, Ulfa Delivia (cashier), Dwi Mega (cashier), Maherani (cashier), Edi Hermawan (operational manager), and Putu Artawan (general manager).
At this location, officers found 29 ecstasy pills and 0.8 grams of methamphetamine. The suspects are currently being intensively examined for further development.