DPR asks the police to hunt down the mastermind behind the Subang Oplosan inheritance

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives, Rano Alfath, asked the police to investigate the case of the death of nine residents in Subang Regency, West Java, due to oplosan liquor (miras).

He emphasized that investigations should not stop at the level of sellers and suppliers, but should also pursue 'masterminds' and the producers of dangerous raw materials that are often abused.

"We ask the police not to stop at sellers and suppliers. Manufacturers who produce or distribute dangerous materials that are often used for oplosan must also be traced," Rano told reporters, Friday, February 13.

Until now, the police have arrested four people suspected of being involved, with two of them having been named as suspects, namely suppliers and owners of liquor shops.

However, Rano assessed that this step was not enough to break the distribution chain that continues to recur and take human lives. According to him, oplosan liquor often contains deadly substances such as methanol or industrial chemicals that damage vital organs.

"The lives of nine people are a loud alarm for all of us. This is not just a violation of ordinary law, but a serious issue regarding the safety of people's lives," he said.

The head of the legal commission also encouraged tightening supervision of the distribution of alcoholic beverages to prevent illegal profiteering practices in the community.

According to Rano, integrated supervision needs to be carried out through routine raids at vulnerable points and massive education to the public regarding the fatal risk of consuming oplosan liquor, which is often sold at low prices.

"Strict law enforcement, strict supervision, and massive education are the keys to ensuring that there are no more victims of oplosan liquor," he concluded.