GIANYAR, BALINEWS — Bali Police Chief Inspector General Pasma Royce has reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to combating drug trafficking on the island, while Indonesian House of Representatives Commission III member I Nyoman Parta has called for strict law enforcement against any law enforcement officers proven to be involved in or protecting drug trafficking networks.
The statements came amid an anti-drug campaign using music and the arts, marked by the launch of three songs promoting awareness of the dangers of drugs 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 launched with performances by Bali-based group Lolot Band, local artists, and members of the community.
Bali Police Intensify Drug Enforcement
Pasma Royce said combating drug trafficking has been one of his key priorities since taking office. He explained that raids, inspections, and enforcement operations against suspected drug offenders have continued through coordination between the Bali Regional Police, the Bali Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNN), district and municipal BNN offices, and local police commands.
“This is one of our main commitments. Since I took office, raids, inspections, and enforcement actions against drug offenders have continued,” Pasma said.
He stressed that cooperation among law enforcement agencies is essential to curbing drug distribution and working toward a drug-free Bali.
Lawmaker Calls for Action Against Officers Protecting Drug Networks
Parta stressed that law enforcement must target everyone involved in drug trafficking, including law enforcement personnel if they are proven to have participated in or provided protection for drug networks.
He referred to reports and public concerns alleging that some law enforcement officers may be shielding drug dealers. Parta said he hoped the police leadership’s commitment to enforcing the law would prevent such practices from continuing.
“With a firm commitment from the police, particularly under the new National Police Chief, I hope this will no longer happen,” Parta said when asked whether such alleged practices could also occur in Bali.
Parta emphasized that allegations of official involvement must be addressed through proper law enforcement measures.
He also highlighted the challenges Indonesia faces in preventing drug trafficking because of its archipelagic geography and numerous entry points that can be exploited by smugglers.
As an example, he cited a seizure involving more than one ton of narcotics transported by sea, underscoring the scale of the challenge facing authorities.
Three Songs Aim to Raise Anti-Drug Awareness
Beyond law enforcement, Parta said prevention and public education are essential to combating drug abuse. Music was chosen as a campaign medium because it can reach a broad audience and communicate messages in an accessible way, particularly to younger generations.
The three songs launched in Gianyar are intended to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs and encourage greater public participation in prevention efforts.
Parta also called on musicians, artists, and performers to contribute to anti-drug education by creating works that highlight the harmful consequences of drug abuse.
The songs are planned to be remixed for use during group exercise activities involving Family Welfare Movement (PKK) groups, schools, and senior citizens’ communities.
Parta warned the public against normalizing drug-related problems, emphasizing that prevention should become a shared responsibility rather than being left solely to security forces.
He said a collective commitment from communities, artists, government institutions, and law enforcement agencies is necessary to strengthen Bali’s efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking.
The campaign reflects an approach that combines law enforcement with public education, using music and community engagement to broaden awareness of the dangers of narcotics across Bali.
