President Jokowi Seeks Breakthrough in Eradicating Drug Cases
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Jakarta – The Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on Monday has asked for a breakthrough in efforts to eradicate and handle drug cases in the country.
"I ask all of us for for making a breakthrough, to handle and reduce this extraordinary crime (drugs) and solve it," the Head of State remarked during a limited meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, on Monday.
He also asked for the need for strict law enforcement to deter perpetrators. Unfortunately, many law enforcement officers have been found to be involved in drug abuse.
Therefore, the President asked that the officers involved be given strict legal sanctions, "This is a note and firm action that must be taken against them,"
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Based on the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) on drug abuse cases, which have reached 1.95 percent of society or 3.6 million people.
According to President Widodo, those cases have also resulted in an excessive number of inmates being lodged in prisons.
"The military commander has proposed that rehabilitation efforts be carried out in every regional military district, which has a capacity of approximately 300 to 500 people," the President informed.
"They can be rehabilitated under the military watch. We will discuss the budget later,"
Regarding prevention, the President has asked all relevant parties to handle the problem of drug smuggling properly.
"We must really pay attention to drug smuggling. We can start the work in the five or ten provinces with the highest drug abuse cases. We can start focusing on those provinces. We will decide it after the meeting," he disclosed.
