Riau Police Collaborate with Malaysian Police, Irjen Herry: Pursuing Cross-Border Drugs and Terrorism
Pekanbaru – Inspector General of Police Herry Heryawan, the Riau Police Chief, is accelerating efforts to strengthen international cooperation. During a strategic visit to Malaysia, he established direct collaboration with several elite units of the Royal Malaysia Police to pursue cross-border crimes, ranging from narcotics to terrorism.
The visit, which took place from 6 to 8 April 2026, represents a concrete step to tighten synergy between Indonesia and Malaysia, particularly in addressing threats in the border region.
During the agenda, Irjen Herry met with various key units, such as the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN), Special Branch E3, the counter-terrorism unit E8, and the Melaka Police Chief.
The Riau Police Chief was not alone. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Riau Regional Police, including the Head of Criminal Investigation, Commissioner General of Police Hasyim Risahondua, the Head of Intelligence and Security, Commissioner Wimboko, the Head of Special Criminal Investigation, Commissioner Ade Kuncoro Ridwan, the Head of Narcotics, Commissioner Putu Yudha Prawira, and the Head of Human Resources, Commissioner Boy J. Situmorang.
Also present were Brigadier General of Police Tubagus Ami Prindani from the National Police’s Densus 88 AT and Commissioner Sunadi as the Head of the Riau Task Force.
The initial meeting was held with Malaysia’s JSJN, led by DCP Mat Zani Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali. In this forum, both parties focused on strengthening cooperation in eradicating narcotics, including intelligence exchange and cross-border telephone number analysis.
“We conducted this visit to strengthen concrete collaboration, especially in facing the cross-border narcotics trade. We want to build a faster, more precise, and real-time cooperation system between Indonesia and Malaysia,” said Herry.
Not only that, the two countries also discussed opportunities for implementing hot pursuit against criminals who flee across borders.
On the same day, Irjen Herry continued the meeting with Malaysia’s Special Branch E3. The issues discussed broadened to include narcotics, terrorism, and human smuggling. Illegal routes, especially through the Dumai waters, received serious attention.
On that occasion, Herry emphasised that narcotics remain the main threat to Riau because most of its supply comes from abroad.
“We need information support from the Malaysian side because the nature of this crime is cross-border. Without strong cooperation, its handling will not be optimal,” he said.