Indonesian Police Chief Orders Nationwide Crackdown on Drug Villages
The Indonesian National Police Chief has strictly ordered all regional police chiefs to eradicate drug-infested villages (kampung narkoba) within their jurisdictions. Announced on October 15th, this directive signals a firm stance against the nation's drug problem.
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