South Kalimantan Declares Drug Emergency
PROVINCE of South Kalimantan is in a state of emergency regarding the illicit circulation of narcotics, which involves cross-provincial and international networks. The South Kalimantan Regional Police have again arrested dozens of drug dealers in three areas: Banjarmasin City, Banjarbaru City, and Banjar Regency.
“Drug trafficking in South Kalimantan is alarming. South Kalimantan is in a drug emergency, so we need efforts from all of us, both law enforcement officers and the community, to combat it,” stressed the Chairman of the South Kalimantan DPRD, Supian HK.
He greatly appreciated the efforts and success of the South Kalimantan Police in combating drug trafficking across various regions of the province.
“Narcotics are an extraordinary crime that can destroy the future of the nation’s generation (banua). Therefore, there is no tolerance for these drug offenders or dealers; they must be prosecuted or receive severe punishment according to the applicable law,” said Supian.
On Monday (22/6), the South Kalimantan Police, through the Narcotics Directorate, revealed the results of a narcotics eradication operation for the period of March-June 2026 in three areas: Banjarmasin City, Banjarbaru City, and Banjar Regency.
The Director of Narcotics for the South Kalimantan Police, Bahtiar Joko Mujiono, disclosed that during that period, they successfully handled 63 cases with a total of 80 suspects, five of whom were women.
“This is proof of the South Kalimantan Police’s commitment to eradicating the illicit drug trade in our jurisdiction. It also demonstrates transparency in handling evidence, which we subsequently destroy,” he said.
A total of 2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine and 7,019 ecstasy pills were destroyed, witnessed by regional leadership coordination forum officials and the suspects. Previously, the South Kalimantan Police had foiled an attempt to smuggle 128.7 kilograms of methamphetamine into mining and plantation areas.
Social activist and observer, Nurhalis Majid, stated that South Kalimantan is in a drug emergency, necessitating an integrated movement involving all parties to combat narcotics.
“Tighten supervision on all routes, including border checkpoints. In vulnerable areas, raids must be conducted routinely. Impose the heaviest penalties to create a deterrent effect,” Majid asserted.