BALINEWSID.COM, DENPASAR – Indonesia’s National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri), through its Narcotics Crime Directorate, has dismantled a structured drug trafficking network operating inside the Delona Vista KTV nightclub on Jalan Taman Pancing, Pemogan, South Denpasar.

The raid, conducted in the early hours of Thursday, April 2, 2026, resulted in the arrest of multiple suspects allegedly involved in the organized distribution of ecstasy and methamphetamine within the entertainment venue.

The operation followed a public tip received on March 20, 2026, regarding suspected drug trafficking activities in Denpasar. A joint team from Sub-Directorate IV of the Narcotics Directorate and the NIC Task Force carried out an intensive investigation before moving in on the location.

During the raid, officers first apprehended I Nyoman Wiryawan along with a waitress, Dini Novianti, inside a KTV room. Authorities seized eight ecstasy pills bearing the “TMT” logo, wrapped in tissue. Initial interrogation revealed that the drugs were obtained through an internal distribution mechanism involving employees and management of the venue.

Further investigation led officers to the management room, known as Room 888, where additional individuals were detained. Those arrested include Putu Artawan (General Manager), Edi Hermawan (Operational Manager), Ulfa Delivia Avega (cashier), Dwi Mega Pratiwi (cashier), and Maherani Indrasuari. A visitor, Miftahul Huda, was also arrested after being found in possession of 0.8 grams of methamphetamine.

A subsequent search uncovered 21 more ecstasy pills that had reportedly been discarded by one of the cashiers. Police also seized tens of millions of rupiah in cash, foreign currency, and several mobile phones suspected to have been used in drug transactions.

Investigators revealed that the drug trafficking operation at Delona Vista was highly organized, with clearly defined roles. Waiters acted as intermediaries and initial screeners for buyers, while field dealers—referred to as “garda”—and security personnel handled distribution. Cashiers were responsible for managing the financial proceeds of the illegal transactions.

The modus operandi involved offering narcotics to selected patrons after an initial screening process. Once an agreement was reached, transactions were conducted privately inside KTV rooms, with upfront payment required before the drugs were handed over.

Authorities also disclosed that the illegal activities had been ongoing since 2023. Based on suspect statements, the venue’s management allegedly knew about and allowed the operation to continue. The nightclub itself has been in operation since 2021 and is reportedly owned by an individual identified as Jery.

Economically, the scale of drug distribution at the venue was significant. Prior to the crackdown, daily circulation averaged between 20 to 40 ecstasy pills. However, following enforcement actions at other nightlife venues, the figure reportedly increased to 40 to 60 pills per day due to market shifts. Annual transaction values are estimated to have reached up to Rp21.6 billion.

With the dismantling of the network, authorities estimate that between 14,400 and 21,600 individuals per year could potentially be spared from drug exposure, assuming one pill is consumed by one person.

Director of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, emphasized that the operation was aimed not only at law enforcement but also at protecting the younger generation from the dangers of наркотics.

“This action has a significant impact, both in suppressing drug circulation and preventing the economic losses it causes,” he said.

All suspects and evidence have been secured at the Bareskrim Polri Narcotics Directorate for further investigation. Authorities are also exploring possible money laundering charges and the involvement of additional parties in the network.