Jombang Urgently Needs a District Narcotics Agency, Drugs Threaten Students and Santri

The high mobility in Jombang makes the area vulnerable to drug trafficking. Drug Unit Head of the Jombang Police, First Inspector Bowo Tri Kuncoro, said that the presence of a District National Narcotics Agency (BNNK) is urgent to protect the many santri and students. “It’s heartbreaking if drug cases affect the younger generation,” he said on Wednesday (20/5). BNNK is seen as able to expand P4GN education to schools and Islamic boarding schools. The proposal for its establishment was submitted to Regent Warsubi and the East Java DPRD Commission A in March 2026, with a positive response. Bowo urged the local government to immediately form the BNNK structure and legality using existing facilities. Apart from law enforcement, BNNK is important for rehabilitation, reducing stigma, and coordinating the government, police, educational institutions, and religious leaders for a drug-free environment. “We need an institution that focuses on fortifying children before they touch drugs,” he stressed. Data from the National Narcotics Agency recorded 156 drug users in Jombang rehabilitated from January to May 2025, the highest among areas under the Mojokerto BNNK. Junior Counselor of Mojokerto BNNK Arum Palupi emphasized the need to strengthen prevention and education, especially for the younger generation. https://kabarbaik.co/jombang-dinilai-mendesak-punya-bnnk-kasus-narkoba-dinilai-ancam-santri-dan-pelajar/