Batam, Riau, June 12 -- The Indonesian Military (TNI), the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), the National Police, and Customs thwarted the smuggling of two tons of drugs into Riau in May this year.

The drugs were seized and destroyed in Batam, Riau, on Thursday.

The successful drug haul drew praise from President Prabowo Subianto, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Budi Gunawan, said during the drug destruction activity in Batam.

The drug bust, the largest since the government set up the drug eradication desk in 2024, reflects the government's commitment to protect millions of Indonesians from drug abuse.

Since the establishment of the drug eradication desk, Indonesian law enforcement agencies have succeeded in u...