Jakarta Police Urge Regulations to Restrict Laughing Gas

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Jakarta Metropolitan Police is pushing for new regulations to restrict the circulation of nitrous oxide (N2O), commonly known as laughing gas. The misuse of N2O gas is deemed dangerous to the health of those who use it. “It has a negative impact, specifically causing oxygen deprivation in the body and brain,” said … Read more

Traffic Stop: Raccoon Sedated in Busy Street

Raccoon Found with Meth Pipe in Driver’s Seat After Arrest Springfield — October 27, 2024 — In Springfield, Ohio, police made a startling finding during a traffic stop: a raccoon was found in the driver’s seat, holding a meth pipe. The incident occurred after Officer Austin Branham stopped the vehicle because the owner had an … Read more

Indonesian city considers China-style boot camps after youth crime surge

An Indonesian politician has proposed China-inspired military rehabilitation for youth facing difficulties amid an increase in juvenile delinquency in his area. West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi said his idea of a voluntary military-style discipline programme in Depok city was inspired by China’s youth reformation model, according to English-language newspaper Jakarta Globe. According to the Hong … Read more

Bali’s Ngurah Rai Customs Intercepts Argentine Drug Courier, Seizes 323.76 Grams of Cocaine

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The customs office at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport thwarted a courier attempting to bring narcotics into Bali, Indonesia. The interception took place at the international arrival terminal of the airport on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. In the interception, customs officers seized evidence in the form of white powder weighing 323.76 grams … Read more

Civil groups criticize military involvement in drug enforcement – Politics

he deliberation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) amendment bill at the House of Representatives continues to draw criticism from various civil society groups who argue that the proposed draft is not in line with the spirit of reform. One of the most criticized proposals is the military’s involvement in handling drug abuse. According to the … Read more

North Sumatra Police Nab Drug Mule, Seize 2 Kg of Meth and 2,000 Ecstasy Pills

TEMPO.CO, Medan – The North Sumatra Regional Police‘s Narcotics Crime Directorate arrested a drug mule, Andi Sahputra, a 39-year-old resident of Percut Village, Percutseituan District, Deli Serdang Regency. Andi was captured at a fisherman’s hut on Silobaru Street, Silaulaut District, Asahan Regency. The police confiscated 2 kilograms of methamphetamine packaged in Chinese Guanyiwang brand tea plastic, … Read more