BNN Will Strengthen ASEAN Intelligence Cooperation To Destroy Golden Triangle Network

JAKARTA - Head of BNN Martinus Hukom encourages strengthening intelligence cooperation with ASEAN countries, especially to break the chain of Golden Triangle syndicates, after the disclosure of 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine in the Riau Islands.

In his speech, Hukom emphasized the importance of joint analysis and joint investigation between ASEAN countries to dismantle regional drug networks.

"This is not the end, but the beginning to uncover a wider syndicate structure," he said in Batam, Thursday, June 12.

BNN, added Hukom, is also committed to strengthening collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, TNI, and Polri, including requesting extraordinary promotions for officers involved in the operation.

"This is in order to appreciate the dedication and services of humanitarian patriots from several government agencies who have worked hard to collaborate in uncovering narcotics smuggling cases," added Hukom.

The destruction of drug evidence is in line with what was ordered by the Indonesian Narcotics Law (UU No. 35 of 2009) which specifically regulates the destruction of narcotics evidence, including Article 70 concerning Procedures for Eradication; (1) The destruction of Narcotics as referred to in Article 69 is carried out by the competent agency in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.

The destruction of Narcotics as referred to in paragraph (1) is carried out by burning or other means in accordance with the development of science and technology. (3) The destruction of Narcotics as referred to in paragraph (1) can be witnessed by the public.

The destruction was carried out by BNN, Polri, or other authorized agencies. By using the arson method or other technologies (for example incinerators). And transparent, and can be seen by the public. (BB).