2 hours ago · Indonesia
Indonesia weighs tighter ketamine controls amid surge in seizures, abuse cases
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a security story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Indonesia. The first report grouped here was at 28 Oct 2026, 12:26 UTC. The headline in use is “Indonesia weighs tighter ketamine controls amid surge in seizures, abuse cases”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Rising ketamine abuse and a series of major drug seizures in Indonesia have fuelled calls for tighter controls on the substance, but a proposed reclassification has raised concerns that tougher penalties could further strain the country’s overcrowded prisons. Last week, Indonesian police and customs officials intercepted the Mongolian-flagged vessel MT…
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- First reported by South China Morning Post Asia
Indonesia weighs tighter ketamine controls amid surge in seizures, abuse cases
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