Police In East Java Reveal 15 Cases Of Drug Trafficking In Ponpes Jatim
SURABAYA - East Java Police revealed a case of drug trafficking in boarding schools (ponpes) in East Java. This is the first time east Java Police said there are drug cases in the region.
"What we managed to reveal there were 15 cases with 16 suspects. They are trying to distribute methamphetamine into ponpes," said East Java Police Chief Irjen Nico Afinta in Surabaya, Monday, April 12.
According to Irjen Nico, drug cases in ponpes are relatively low, namely the presentation reached 0.8 percent. He promised to eradicate drug trafficking cases in ponpes, in order to save students from the illicit goods.
"Although the percentage is 0.8 percent, we expect it to be zero. Of course all parties should support to stop drugs," he said.
But Irjen Nico kept secret 15 drug cases in ponpes in question. According to Irjen Nico, drug trafficking in ponpes was successfully revealed thanks to information from the leader of the cottage to the Police.
"Because the boarding school hopes to the Police can crack down on anyone who tries to smuggle (drugs, red) into pesantren," he said.
Meanwhile, Ponpes Bumi Shalawat Sidoarjo's nanny Kiai Agoes Ali Masyhuri, appreciated the government's role in eradicating drugs. According to him, the government is already committed to fighting drugs.
Gus Ali, his friendly greeting, said that not only the government, the community must also agree to fight drugs in order to truly protect themselves and their families.
"Learn from the past, live for the present, and plan for the future. May the efforts of our government be endowed by God. May Ramadan go well," said Gus Ali.