GIANYAR, BALINEWS — The Secretary-General of Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Inspector General of Police Asep Saepudin, has warned the public about the growing threat of drug trafficking through information technology, social media, and online transactions. He urged young people, community leaders, and traditional authorities in Bali to strengthen prevention efforts, starting at the family level.
Asep delivered the warning during the launch of three anti-drug songs initiated by I Nyoman Parta, a member of Commission III of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI), in collaboration with Balinese artists. The event took place at Wantilan Jaba Pura Dalem Guwang in Sukawati, Gianyar, on Saturday night, October 24, 2026.
The three songs, titled Ejohin Narkoba, Lingkar Derita, and Iblis Berjubah Dewa, were introduced as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs through music and the arts. The event featured Balinese band Lolot Band, local artists, and members of the surrounding community.
Asep said digital connectivity and social media had created significant opportunities in education, employment, and business. However, these developments also presented challenges, as drug trafficking networks could exploit digital platforms to conduct transactions and expand their reach.
He stressed that the changing methods used in drug distribution required the public to remain vigilant and improve their understanding of the risks associated with drug abuse.
“This is something we must take into account in our preventive efforts,” Asep said in his remarks.
Bali’s Younger Generation Plays a Key Role in Prevention
Asep emphasized that Bali’s younger generation has an important responsibility not only as the future of their families but also as guardians of the island’s customs, culture, and traditions.
He called on community leaders, traditional authorities, customary village officials, and young people to develop a stronger sense of responsibility in addressing the dangers of drugs rather than remaining indifferent to the issue.
Asep also warned that drug abuse could have serious consequences, including lost opportunities, disrupted futures, and hardship for families.
According to him, prevention must begin at home through education, awareness, and the ability to recognize emerging types of narcotics and understand the consequences of their misuse.
He explained that the responsibilities of the police and BNN extend beyond law enforcement to include prevention, recovery, and community empowerment. These efforts, he added, require active support from the public and local governments.
Asep encouraged all sectors of society to help spread anti-drug messages through creative approaches that can reach audiences from different backgrounds.
Nyoman Parta Uses Music to Expand Anti-Drug Education
Parta said the launch of the three songs was intended to broaden the reach of anti-drug education through music.
He explained that songs in different genres could appeal to different audiences, making messages about the dangers of drugs easier to communicate and more accessible to the public. Music can be heard during everyday activities, allowing prevention messages to reach people across different age groups.
Parta also expressed appreciation for the involvement of BNN, the Bali Regional Police, and police personnel in efforts to combat drug abuse.
He called on musicians, artists, and performers to work together to raise awareness through creative works that address the dangers of narcotics.
The three songs are also planned to be remixed for use during group exercise sessions organized by Family Welfare Movement (PKK) groups, schools, and senior citizens’ communities.
Parta stressed that drug-related problems must never be normalized in society because they threaten the future of younger generations. He said prevention should become a shared public responsibility rather than being left solely to law enforcement agencies.
Law Enforcement Must Target All Links in Drug Networks
Parta also emphasized the importance of taking legal action against everyone involved in drug trafficking, including law enforcement officers if they are proven to have participated in or protected trafficking networks.
He referred to public reports and concerns alleging that certain officials may be providing protection to drug dealers. Parta said any proven involvement must be addressed in accordance with the law.
He further noted that Indonesia’s archipelagic geography and numerous entry points pose significant challenges for authorities seeking to prevent drug trafficking, making stronger surveillance and enforcement essential.
Through cooperation among BNN, the police, local governments, communities, and artists, the anti-drug campaign is expected to develop beyond a music launch into a sustained public prevention movement.
The initiative aims to complement law enforcement with broader public education, greater awareness, and stronger community involvement in protecting Bali’s younger generation from the dangers of narcotics.
