National Police Dismantle Ecstasy Distribution Network at Balinese Nightclub
Jakarta — The Narcotics Crime Directorate of the Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri) has exposed drug trafficking operations involving ecstasy at a nightclub in Denpasar, Bali, which is suspected to have been conducted in an organised manner involving several internal parties.
Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of the Narcotics Crime Directorate at Bareskrim Polri, stated that the investigation began following public information regarding suspected drug trafficking at New Star Club in West Denpasar.
“Based on facts obtained from investigation results, field operations, and initial statements from the apprehended individuals, it is known that the distribution of ecstasy-type narcotics at New Star Discotheque was conducted in a structured manner, exploiting the nightclub’s facilities as a distribution channel to club visitors,” Eko said in his statement on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
Police raided the nightclub on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
Rokip is known to have acted as a room captain, whilst Subawa served as the manager of the nightclub.
The arrest came after officers conducted an undercover operation and purchased 12 ecstasy tablets from one of the VIP karaoke rooms. When the transaction took place, officers immediately apprehended Rokip.
From the search results, officers discovered 38 ecstasy tablets inside the room. Police then expanded the investigation by examining the suspect’s motorcycle and found an additional 600 ecstasy tablets hidden inside the seat.
From the examination, police uncovered that drug distribution at the nightclub operated through an organised system. The narcotics were allegedly supplied by a fugitive with the initials Opik along with his network.
The illegal goods were delivered using a “drop-off” system, where items were placed at specific points in the parking area and then collected by the perpetrators for distribution to club visitors.
“In this operation, Muhammad Rokip and his associates received a cut of 70,000 rupiah per tablet, which was then shared with Opik and his associates,” Eko revealed.