PEKANBARU - The Riau Provincial Government together with the TNI-Polri elements and all stakeholders held an Apel Kesiapan Satgas Anti Narkoba Provinsi Riau at the Riau Governor's office.
The apple on Saturday, April 24, is a confirmation that the war on drugs in Riau has entered a serious phase and requires collaborative steps across sectors.
Apel was followed by cross-sectoral forces which showed the seriousness and scale of the handling which was built in an integrated manner.
The TNI element is present in the combined strength of the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Meanwhile, from the Police, various functional units are involved, ranging from Brimob, Samapta, Polairud, Traffic, to the functions of General Criminal Investigation, Special Criminal Investigation, and Narcotics Investigation.
Apart from the TNI-Polri elements, this appeal was also attended by the National Narcotics Agency of the Province and Regency/City, Kesbangpol, Police Pamong Praja Unit, Customs, Penitentiary Agency, Avsec, as well as community elements such as the National Anti-Narcotics Movement (GRANAT).
The involvement of these community organizations is important as a representation of public participation in the war on drugs.
In his message, the Acting Governor of Riau, SF Hariyanto, emphasized that drug crimes in the Riau region were no longer local, but had involved organized transnational networks.
"This is extraordinary, drug crimes occur across the country. We hope that this Task Force will be able to carry out its duties and save the people of Riau," said Hariyanto.
He emphasized that these conditions require an unusual response. According to him, concrete and collaborative steps are the only approach that can answer the complexity of today's narcotics problems.
"Therefore, concrete and collaborative steps are needed to save society, especially our young generation, from the threat of drugs," he continued.
Meanwhile, the Riau Police Chief Inspector General Herry Heryawan emphasized that the formation of the Anti-Drug Task Force was a strategic step to strengthen the synergy and state response to the increasingly complex narcotics threat.
According to him, the incident in Panipahan some time ago was an important alarm for drug problems not only impacting the legal aspect, but also has the potential to trigger kamtibmas disorders and reduce public confidence if not handled comprehensively.
"This is a concrete answer to the public's concerns. The state must not lose to the drug network. All the forces that exist today we consolidate to move quickly, measured, and coordinated," said the Police Chief.
He emphasized that the Riau Police applied the principle of zero tolerance to drugs. There is no room for compromise for traffickers, distributors, and parties involved in the illegal distribution network.
On the other hand, the approach taken is not only oriented towards enforcement, but also prevention and strengthening the role of the community.
The Riau Police, said the Police Chief, will strengthen collaboration with the Riau Provincial Government and BNNP in building shining villages and resilient villages against drugs in various regions.
"In the future, we not only talk about enforcement, but also build resilience from the bottom up. Shining villages and resilient villages against drugs are part of a major strategy to ensure that the community is actively involved in prevention," he explained.
The Police Chief emphasized that the war on drugs was part of maintaining the future of the region. Drugs not only damage individuals, but also threaten social stability and the future of generations.
"Fighting drugs is about safeguarding the future. This is a joint effort, the state is present and the community must move together," he said.
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