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The INDONESIAN, (JAKARTA)— National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has continued leading the Indonesian National Police (Polri) under President Prabowo Subianto, delivering measurable results through enforcement data, program implementation, legislative outputs, and independent surveys. The strongest evidence appears in drug and online gambling crackdowns, food security support, village bridge construction, disaster response, worker protection, passage of the new Polri Law, and rising public trust.

Below is an inventory of verified achievements from 20 October 2024 through 28 September 2026.

A. Drugs, Online Gambling, Smuggling, and Terrorism

1. Special Task Forces Established Early
Anti-drug and anti-online gambling desks formed on 4 November 2024. By 11 December 2024, the drug desk uncovered 3,608 cases, naming 3,965 suspects, with evidence valued at Rp2.88 trillion. Presidential directives translated into operational frameworks within weeks.

2. Large-Scale Drug Enforcement (as of 1 July 2026)
January–June 2026: 24,837 cases, 32,792 suspects. Seized: 3.1 tons crystal meth, 4.1 tons marijuana, 763,000 ecstasy tablets, and 59.2 million dosage units of hard drugs — total value Rp10.4 trillion. September update: Bareskrim seized 47.5 kg of Malaysian-origin meth (~Rp132.7 billion) in Rokan Hilir waters; apprehended couriers with 21.2 kg meth and 25,607 ecstasy tablets (Rp70.25 billion) in Pekanbaru; and seized over 97 kg meth across three Riau operations. Note: Enforcement figures do not automatically indicate reduced circulation.

3. Rehabilitation Follows Enforcement
148 drug-affected communities transformed into drug-free zones (as of 1 July 2026).

4. “89 Million Lives Protected” Estimate
Kapolri stated seizures have protected 89 million people from drug harm — a calculation based on evidence volume, not verified individual beneficiaries.

5. Online Gambling Dismantled and Blocked
As of 1 July 2026: 718 cases, 1,164 suspects, Rp1.75 trillion in assets seized; 278,000 sites/contents blocked with Komdigi. Anti-Mafia Ball Task Force reactivated for FIFA World Cup 2026 with Komdigi and PPATK. September 3 update: Bareskrim broke three networks — including 1xbet, ij8keren, and empire88 — with transactions ~Rp1.03 trillion and Rp51.99 billion frozen. Separately, Komdigi reports 3,981,834 access terminations since 20 October 2024.

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6. International Online Gambling Syndicate Uncovered in Hayam Wuruk
Network involved 322 foreign nationals managing 145 domains. Bareskrim named 287 foreign nationals and 4 Indonesian citizens as suspects.

7. Revenue Leakage Curbed
State Revenue Optimization Task Force, with Customs and Tax Directorates, foiled 87 illegal export containers. Anti-Smuggling Task Force uncovered 47 cases with 24 suspects, including 28 tons of tin bound for Malaysia. Kapolri reported Rp756 billion recovered from 464 oil-and-gas cases in 2026.

8. Zero Terror Attacks Since 2023
Polri sustained no terror incidents through combined hard- and soft-security approaches. Specialized handling provided for 137 children exposed to radicalism and 130 children exposed to violence. President Prabowo cited this as a commendable achievement.

B. Food Security and Nutrition

9. 5.7 Million Tons Maize Harvest
Since late 2025 through Q2 2026: 5.7 million tons harvested across 1.37 million hectares with Ministry of Agriculture and 30,548 assisted farmer groups. September 2026: East Java Polda harvested 20 hectares of Bhayangkara variety maize in Banyuwangi — projected 8–10 tons/hectare.

10. Synchronized Harvest Q2 2026
189,760 hectares cultivated; projected yield ~1.23 million tons. Note: “Potential” figures vs. recorded realization. Example: Indramayu Polres reported 437,226 tons from 64.5 hectares Jan–Sep 2026.

11. Diversified Commodities
Facilitated 948 hectares of garlic cultivation in Sembalun, East Lombok — yield: 18,960 tons.

12. Food Security Warehouses Built
Groundbreaking for 10 facilities 16 May 2026; Kapolri announced 29 total warehouses in his Bhayangkara Anniversary address.

13. Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Kitchens
As of June 2026: 1,415 units constructed — 828 operational, 227 commissioning, 360 under construction — targeting 1,500 by year-end. President launched 166 units. No national update published since June.

14. Supply Chains Empower MSMEs
Ecosystem links 12,420 MSMEs, farmers, breeders, fishermen, and cooperatives with greenhouses, biofloc fish ponds, livestock, and central warehouses. Kitchens equipped with RO/UV filtration, steamers, and test kits; Kapolri reported zero accidents in the program.

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C. Infrastructure, Disaster Response, and Village Presence

15. “Red-and-White Precision” Bridges
895 community-built bridges across 30 Poldas; 874 completed, 17 underway, 4 planned. Finished structures span 19.2 km, connecting 1,314 villages and benefiting 2 million people — up from 711 completed as of 1 July 2026.

16. Post-Disaster Reconstruction in Sumatra
47 bridges (6 Bailey-type), 351 boreholes, and 300 permanent housing units built. Partnered with BNPB and PKP Ministry in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

17. Humanitarian Operations
4,106 personnel deployed; heavy equipment and medical services delivered to tens of thousands. K9 units assisted search-and-recovery; 1,146 bodies evacuated and identified.

D. Public Service and Safety

18. 2026 “Ketupat” Holiday Operations
Road accidents down 5.3%, fatalities down 30.4%. 85.3% of travelers expressed satisfaction; economic circulation reached Rp161.8 trillion.

E. Protection of Workers, Women, and Children

19. Employment Task Force Assists Thousands
Since 2025–August 2026: 4,236 laid-off workers re-employed; 358 labor cases resolved. Kapolri announced this in Sukabumi, 14 September 2026. Polri received ITUC recognition; labor groups urge inclusion in revised Labor Law.

20. Directorate Expanded for Women, Children, and Anti-Trafficking
Launched 21 January 2026 across 11 Poldas and 22 Polres — predominantly staffed by female officers for responsive care. Handled major cases including alleged abuse of 110 children at a daycare facility, naming 13 suspects.

F. Public Trust and Accountability

21. Confidence Recovers and Rises
Kompas R&D: October 2025 — 76.2%; April 2026 survey (1,200 respondents, 38 provinces, ±2.83% margin) — 82.4%. Positive image up from 64.4% → 71.5%.

22. Service Quality Improves
Satisfaction: 65.3% → 67.6%. Professionalism score: 7.76 → 8.37. 80.6% perceive Polri performance as improving.

23. Leading Law Enforcement Institution
Polri rated ahead of Attorney General’s Office, Supreme Court, and KPK.

24. Public Aware of Disciplinary Action
94.3% aware of sanctions over unlawful shootings; 88.6% over violence; 80.3% over drug-linked smuggling.

25. Reform Culminates in New Polri Law
Reform Commission appointed November 2025; report submitted May 2026. DPR plenary 9 June 2026 approved third amendment with 8 core reforms: strengthened oversight, neutrality/professionalism safeguards, deployment rules, retirement age, and enhanced Kompolnas. Over 120 written submissions received.

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26. Engagement with Religious Leaders and Islamic Boarding Schools
26 September 2026 “National Faith Gathering” with Gus Baha: 700 on-site participants (300 students) + 41,449 online across 36 Poldas and 517 Polres.

Important Notes and Caveats

Several claims remain provisional:

– Enforcement figures are Polri-reported; rising case numbers reflect vigorous enforcement but long-term impact on circulation requires independent verification.
– “Re-employed” workers need scrutiny of wage adequacy and job security.
– Food and nutrition programs require sustained yields, farmer prosperity, and food safety before deemed successful. Some agricultural observers question whether police should bear these expanded mandates.

Public trust coexists with concerns:

– 23.0% still cite arrogance; 19.5% cite extortion.
– Recent Makassar incident: 19-year-old killed during crowd dispersal, 27 September 2026 — 5 officers under Propam investigation, cause of death pending.
– Civil society coalition led by YLBHI rejected the new Polri Law; critics say reforms remain moderate and focus on governance rather than structural authority.

Kapolri deserves recognition for verifiable progress — success must ultimately be measured by tangible, sustained benefit to the people.