Indonesian Police Take Action Against Officers in Toraja Involved in Drug Trafficking: No Impunity!
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) have affirmed there will be no tolerance for officers involved in suspected drug cases. Two members of the North Toraja Police precinct are currently suspected of involvement in drug trafficking.
Polri’s Head of Public Relations Division, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, referenced repeated statements by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo reaffirming his commitment to law enforcement, including against Polri members suspected of involvement in drug offences.
“There is no tolerance and no special treatment (impunity), especially for Polri personnel involved in drug abuse and trafficking networks,” Isir told reporters on Monday (23/2/2026).
Isir added that firm action had been taken against the two individuals. He said the measures reflected Polri’s commitment to drug eradication.
“The action taken against the Head of the Narcotics Unit and the Unit Chief of the North Toraja Police by South Sulawesi Provincial Police is concrete proof and a tangible manifestation of the Polri leadership’s commitment and decisiveness being carried out by all regional units in the fight against drugs in Indonesia,” he stated.
As previously reported, the Head of the Narcotics Unit of North Toraja Police, identified by the initials AKP AE, and the Unit Chief, identified as Aiptu N, are suspected of involvement in drug trafficking. Both are currently detained by the Professional and Security Division (Propam) of South Sulawesi Provincial Police for further investigation.
North Toraja Police Chief AKBP Stephanus Luckyto Andry Wicaksono confirmed the matter. His office has handed over the handling of the drug trafficking case allegedly involving the two officers to South Sulawesi Provincial Police.
“Currently, the status of the Head of the Narcotics Unit and the North Toraja Police member is not that of suspects. Rather, they are under examination or suspected of ethics code violations over alleged involvement in drug trafficking,” Stephanus said on Sunday (22/2).
Stephanus did not elaborate on the specific allegations against the two officers. His office is awaiting the results of the investigation by South Sulawesi Provincial Police.
“The Head of the Narcotics Unit is currently undergoing examination at the Professional and Security Division of South Sulawesi Provincial Police to verify the allegations made against him,” he said.
He stressed that Polri would take firm action against personnel proven to have committed violations. This is also a commitment of South Sulawesi Provincial Police Chief Inspector General Djuhandhani Rahardjo Puro in the effort to eradicate drugs.
“In accordance with the orders of the South Sulawesi Provincial Police Chief, the North Toraja Police Chief is committed to not tolerating any violations committed by officers if they are proven to be involved in drug trafficking,” Stephanus explained.