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BNN Decides Not to Arrest and Imprison Artists Using Drugs, Here’s Why

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BNN Decides Not to Arrest and Imprison Artists Using Drugs, Here’s Why Head of BNN, Police Commissioner Marthinus Hukom (credit: via liputan6.com/Ady Nugrahadi)
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The new policy of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has attracted public attention after the statement from the Head of BNN, Police Commissioner Marthinus Hukom, went viral on social media.

In his statement, Marthinus mentioned that artists who use drugs will not be arrested or imprisoned. He made this statement during a podcast that aired on Deddy Corbuzier's YouTube channel at the end of June 2025.

However, Head of BNN Police Commissioner Marthinus Hukom also emphasized that this policy does not mean providing special treatment for artists. What is the more detailed explanation? Let's directly check the following review to find out.

1. Reasons Behind Not Imprisoning Artists Who Use Drugs

The head of BNN emphasized that artists are public figures who serve as role models for society, especially for young people. Therefore, handling drug cases involving artists must be careful and consider the potential social impact that may arise.

"If we catch them with a lot of fuss and spread it through the media excessively, we are campaigning for drugs for free," said Marthinus Hukom, which went viral on social media.

2. Applicable to All, But Dealers Will Still Be Acted Against

This policy applies not only to artists but also to all drug users from various backgrounds. Marthinus emphasized that a clear distinction must be made between drug users and dealers.

"That's correct, that is my order. But for artists who are users. However, if the artist is a dealer, then we will certainly arrest them. Because that is a crime," emphasized Marthinus Hukom as reported by Liputan6.com.

3. Rehabilitation Will Be Conducted

The basis of this policy refers to Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, especially Articles 54 and 103. It is emphasized in the law that drug users are required to undergo medical and social rehabilitation, not imprisonment.

"Well, our legal rule is that the arrest of users ultimately leads to rehabilitation. But I hope that users do not need to be arrested. We must raise their awareness, and they should report to the officers," continued Marthinus Hukom.

4. FAQ: BNN Policy on Drug Users

Q: Will drug-using artists not be arrested?
A: Yes, if they are purely users. The National Narcotics Agency prioritizes a rehabilitation approach over legal processes.

Q: What if the artist is a drug dealer?
A: Artists proven to be dealers will still be arrested and processed according to the applicable law.

Q: Is this policy only for artists?
A: No. This policy applies to all drug users without exception.

Q: What is the legal basis for this?
A: This policy refers to Article 54 and Article 103 of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics.

Q: Why is the arrest of artists considered risky?
A: Because it could become a "free drug campaign" if exaggerated in the media, and could have a negative effect on the public, especially young people.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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