DENPASAR - The Central Office of the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BBPOM) in Denpasar confiscated 173 thousand pieces of certain (OOT) and dangerous drugs in the Bali region. The economic value of the illegal drugs secured is estimated to reach Rp. 200 million.
Acting Head of BBPOM in Denpasar, Made Ery Bahari, revealed that perpetrators often use new methods to deceive officers, one of which is by falsifying drug packaging.
"One of the disguises is that the animal vitamin B Complex is filled with Triheksifenidil, and new modes of operation are developing, we have tried to reveal it later, and now this, and if the total of 2023 is 173 thousand pieces of seizure," said Ery quoted from ANTARA, Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Ery explained that the most common types of dangerous drugs found in Bali include Triheksifenidil, Tramadol, and Ketamine. In the last three years, these drugs have been most commonly found through express services in the Denpasar and Badung Regency areas. From the results of the search, the joint officers have managed to secure dozens of suspects.
"Maybe if the number found here feels very small, yes, but that's not what we are looking for, but rather how it affects health to prevent young people from dangers that can affect the development of this nation. We are working together to trace it until it can be processed or caught, there are 15 perpetrators this year," continued Ery.
The firm steps of BBPOM in Denpasar have received full support from the center. Deputy Head of the POM Agency's Enforcement Division, Inspector General of Police. Tubagus Ade Hidayat, emphasized that this regulation is part of a national action because the misuse of these drugs has triggered health disorders and mental disorders in various regions of Indonesia.
"All of these drugs are used for health, can be used for people in need but are regulated, if not regulated it can be dangerous and what is currently being encouraged is the eradication of the misuse of these drugs," said Tubagus.
To trap the perpetrators, the POM Agency applies criminal sanctions using Articles 435 and 436 of the Health Law. In addition to legal action, the drug and food supervisory authorities also prioritize preemptive and preventive steps.
BBPOM noted a shift in the trend of circulating illegal commodities. If previously the practice of buying and selling OOT was found rampant on the marketplace platform, the tightening of supervision now makes perpetrators switch to using social media and expedition services. In order to break the chain of circulation, the government is now expanding cooperation with expedition companies and various related parties to anticipate new smuggling methods.
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