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Society 4 months ago
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BPOM tightens OTC drug sales in modern retail outlets
Under the regulation, non-pharmaceutical retail outlets, such as supermarkets and convenience stores, are only allowed to sell over-the-counter (OTC) medications under the supervision of store employees who are trained and certified in drug storage, packaging and product handling.
Archipelago 5 months ago
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Batam police seize almost 2,000 narcotics-laced e-cigarettes in two-month drug bust
Head of Batam Police narcotics directorate Comr. Arsyad Riyandi said authorities are encountering a rising trend in the use of e-cigarettes, or vaporizers, as a medium for drug abuse and distribution.
Society 5 months ago
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BNN seeks tighter vape controls under narcotics bill amid drug concerns
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has proposed regulating a ban on vaporizers under the narcotics and psychotropics bill, citing the discovery of illegal substances in several vape liquid samples, a move that has drawn pushback from industry players and vaping communities.
Society 6 months ago
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Abuse of culinary products exposes regulatory loopholes on narcotics
The rampant misuse of canisters of nitrous oxide gas ostensibly marketed as whipped cream chargers but increasingly used to induce euphoria, has exposed regulatory loopholes that raise concerns about its impact on young people.
Archipelago 7 months ago
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Bima police chief, subordinates arrested for drug trafficking
Didik was arrested after the authorities discovered a suitcase containing 16.3 grams of methamphetamine, 50 ecstasy pills, 19 alprazolam tablets, two “Happy Five” pills and 5 grams of ketamine during a raid at the private residence of a female police officer in Karawaci, Tangerang, on Feb. 11.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Ex-Ngada Police chief fired over sexual abuse, drug use
The National Police have dishonorably discharged Adj. Sr. Comr. Fajar Widyadharma Lukman, the former chief of the Ngada Police in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), after he was found guilty of violating the police force’s code of ethics for sexually abusing a minor and using drugs.
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