Chief of Police Promises to Eradicate Officials Supporting Drug Trafficking and Illegal Mining

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - General Pol Suyudi Ario Seto made several promises following his appointment as the new Chief of Police, taking over from General Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo since his inauguration on October 1, 2026.

One of the commitments he announced is to eradicate officials who protect drug trafficking.

Suyudi revealed this promise during a meeting with the Commander of the National Armed Forces, General TNI Agus Subiyanto, at the TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Monday (October 19, 2026).

“There can be no compromise with anyone involved, including those who protect these crimes,” said Suyudi in a press release from the Public Relations Division of the National Police, quoted on Monday (October 19, 2026).

In this regard, Suyudi highlighted the modes of narcotics distribution, including the use of vape to distribute liquid narcotics.

“We need to enhance vigilance and strengthen cooperation in combating this issue,” he stated.

Illegal Mining and Transnational Crime

Not only focused on narcotics, Suyudi also pledged to combat illegal mining through the establishment of an integrated task force.

This task force aims to crack down on illegal mining activities while protecting the nation’s natural resources.

Suyudi emphasized the importance of eradicating extortion and thuggery that disturb the public and disrupt economic activities.

In the realm of digital security, the former head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) pointed to threats from cyber attacks and identity misuse in the digital space.

According to him, strengthening cyber capabilities and developing a verified digital identity system are necessary to prevent crime.

“We must also be able to adapt to technological developments that are exploited for criminal activities,” he said.

“Strengthening cyber security and the digital identity system is crucial for protecting the public and maintaining trust in government institutions,” Suyudi added.