JAKARTA: The chief of Bima police in West Nusa Tenggara, Sr Adj Comr Didik Puta Kuncoro, along with several of his subordinates, has been arrested for allegedly abusing and trafficking drugs. IR, his wife AN, and two of their assistants on Jan 26 for alleged drug trafficking. He was then arrested and formally named a suspect in the drug trafficking case. During the investigation, Malaungi claimed that his involvement in drug trafficking began at Didik’s request. This is not the first time members of the National Police have been implicated in drug trafficking.

Source: The Star February 18, 2026 06:00 UTC