Jambi Customs And Excise Secures 2,355 Pills Of Drugs Without Hexymer And Tramadol Type Permits

The Drug Tanya for distribution permits that was successfully thwarted by Jambi Customs and Excise with BPOM. (ANTARA/Nangan Mairiadi)

Jambi Customs and Excise together with BPOM Jambi thwarted the circulation of drugs without a distribution permit that included hard drugs. The use of drugs must go through a doctor's permission. "Lastly, Jambi Customs and Excise together with BPOM Jambi managed to secure drugs without permission sent using an expedition service company, namely Hexymer and Tramadol with 670 pills," said Jambi Customs Counseling and Information Service Head Benny in Jambi, Antara, Wednesday, February 21. It was recorded that from January to February 2024, Jambi Customs together with BPOM Jambi had secured approximately 2,355 pills without distribution permits such as Hexymer and Tramadol. The collaboration between these two agencies is an integrated step in efforts to prevent and enforce the law to protect the public from the negative impact of illegal goods. "Both Hexymer and Tramadol, both of them are included in certain criteria for drugs that can only be used for the benefit of health services and can only be used under the supervision of doctors," he said. The abuse of these two types of drugs can violate the provisions stipulated in Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health. The cooperation between Customs and Excise covers various aspects, ranging from exchanging information, coordinating in the implementation of enforcement actions, to supporting the investigation process. With an integrated and collaborative approach, it is hoped that effectiveness in combating the circulation of illegal drugs can be significantly increased and this effort aims not only to suppress the circulation of illegal drugs, but also to protect the public from the health risks it poses. As one of the government agencies included in the National Action Plan for the Prevention and Eradication of the Abuse and Trafficking of Narcotics and Narcotics Precursors.

"The Customs and Excise is committed to continuing to improve cooperation and coordination to eradicate the circulation of illegal goods, including illegal drugs," he added. With the support and active participation of all parties, it is hoped that efforts to prevent and take action against illegal drugs can become more effective and sustainable.