Klojen, MC – The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) of Malang City appreciates the steps taken by SMA Laboratorium Malang to conduct urine tests on students and teachers. There was an interesting sight in this urine test because the BNN of Malang City used an operational car that was used for the first time. The implementation of urine tests on approximately 1.000 students and teachers went quickly and smoothly, Monday (9/1).
Head of BNN Malang City AKBP Bambang Sugiarto said that what SMA Laboratorium did should be an example for other schools. "If the school is proactive like this, we will also serve it happily. This is considering the importance of protecting the younger generation from drug abuse," he said.
He added that the trend of drug abuse in Malang City, especially among students and college students, tends to increase. From data from the BNN and Malang City Police, marijuana cases that were successfully uncovered in 2015 were six kilograms, in 2016 as many as nine kilograms. Methamphetamine cases started from half a kilogram to one kilogram, ecstasy from 130 pills to 360 pills.
"For koplo pills, there has been a decrease, namely from 280 pills to 70 pills. However, for these koplo pills, we should be wary and be a special concern for all groups. Because the soft target is students. This is also because the price is cheaper compared to other types of narcotics," explained Bambang.
Why is that? AKBP Bambang further explained that it was because students' pocket money was not enough to buy crystal meth or marijuana. The price was still very expensive. Through the koplo pills, dealers took advantage of students. If they are already addicted, then it is possible that they will switch to other types of drugs.
Therefore, the Malang City BNN will continue to intensify socialization about the dangers of drugs and conduct urine tests on students at all times.
"The role of parents and educational institutions is very much needed. This is useful to suppress drug abuse. Students are the next generation of the nation, so they must really avoid the dangers of various illicit goods," he concluded (say/yon)
