Head Of BNN Martinus Hukom: Drugs Kill Humans More Powerful Than Terrorists

President Jokowi signed the minutes of the appointment of the oath of office of Inspector General Martinus Hukom as Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) at the State Palace in Jakarta, Friday (8/12/2023). (ANTARA/Andi Firdaus)

JAKARTA - Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Martinus Hukom assessed that narcotics kill more powerful than terrorists because they can attack anyone.

This was conveyed by Martinus after being inaugurated by President Joko Widodo as Head of BNN at the State Palace, Jakarta, Friday, December 8.

"We know narcotics attack humans, even if I say killing humans is more powerful than terrorists," said Martinus as quoted by ANTARA.

He said terrorists may only kill how many people, but narcotics can kill anyone.

"It's the same with terrorists but he attacks the nerves, damages humans and this is dangerous and can be threatened by the younger generation, even threatens the country's sustainability," said Martinus.

Ka-BNN said it would continue to increase efforts to eradicate narcotics, one of which is by breaking the chain of drug trafficking by stopping supplies, and making Indonesians overall aware to reduce or reduce demand.

The former Head of Special Detachment 88 assessed that the National Narcotics Agency (BNN)'s work approach was not much different from the one in Special Detachment 88, where he used to work.

According to him, both Densus 88 and BNN have three approaches, namely a legal approach, a prevention approach and a rehabilitation approach, but by using two different soap operas.