History today, eight years ago, March 1, 2018, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) appointed Heru Winarko as the Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN). Jokowi hopes that Heru can continue the baton of the previous BNN leadership well.
Previously, Budi Waseso's (Buwas) leadership as head of the BNN was considered to be a success. He was able to bring the BNN's performance to the maximum in the midst of limited funds, even though he had controversies as well.
The fight against drug abuse continues to be echoed by the government. This is because the impact of drug use can make the next generation of the nation corrupt. This narrative is supported by Jokowi.
Jokowi understands that drug affairs must be tackled seriously. Jokowi then appointed Buwas who was the Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police Headquarters as the Head of the BNN on September 8, 2015.
The appointment was criticized. Buwas was considered to have no impressive achievements as the Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit. However, Buwas tried to prove his capacity in enforcing drug abuse.
Buwas believes that the BNN, which is currently limited in funds, can work well. As a result, he tried to prove that the BNN could make a big breakthrough. Proof that the BNN was able to thwart the smuggling of 1 ton of methamphetamine from Taiwan to Anyer, Banten.
The arrest then became the largest BNN arrest in history. Buwas' leadership was not smooth. He is also a figure full of controversy. He once threw an idea to create a special drug prison surrounded by crocodiles.
He also agreed with the brutal enforcement of drugs as the policy of the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte. However, the controversy did not make Buwas' performance in bringing BNN to grow disrupted.
"For the sake of peace in the palace environment, Komjen Pol Budi Waseso was transferred from his position at the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police to the Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) which is at the same level as the Director General of Eselon IA at the Ministry. Considering the performance of Komjen Pol Budi Waseso as the Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) whose performance is very good in handling drug problems, then President Joko Widodo has increased the status of the National Narcotics Agency to the same level as the Minister. "
"The positive impact on Komjen Budi Waseso is estimated to be promoted from Commissioner General of Police (3 stars) to General 4 stars. This was achieved less than a year after serving as head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police, an extraordinary achievement. This dynamic makes Buwas one of the leaders of the BNN with outstanding achievements," said Monang Siahaan in the book Ahok Pun Digoyang and Rupa-rupa Peristiwa (2016).
Buwas' leadership made Jokowi proud. He then began looking for someone who could replace Buwas whose term would end at the end of February 2018. Jokowi then took a look at Heru Winarko's figure.
A figure who is a former Deputy for Enforcement at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Jokowi also appointed Heru at the State Palace on March 1, 2018. Jokowi also hopes that Heru can continue the program from the previous leadership. All of them so that the eradication of drug abuse can be maximized.
"For 33 years I have been in the field of investigation, but there is also (eradication) drugs. The stages are clear. There are public complaints, investigations, and others. That is the standard of law enforcement. So BNN and KPK are not much different. "
"I know Mr. Buwas not new, I have known him since 81. So yes, I will get a lot of guidance from Mr. Buwas. I also hope for help from all stakeholders that drug eradication is not only the responsibility of the BNN. All agencies and all Indonesian citizens must participate. Drugs are our common enemy," said Heru as quoted by the lamankompas.com, March 1, 2018.
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