BNN Deputy for Law and Cooperation Agus Irianto stated that the joint training will be conducted at the BNN Human Resources Development Center (PPSDM) facility, while the joint operation will be carried out along the Indonesia-Malaysia border.
"This cooperation is expected to strengthen the two countries' efforts in eradicating narcotics and increasing the capacity of law enforcement officers in each country," Irianto noted in a statement issued on Saturday.
The PDRM delegation visited Bogor, West Java, to meet with BNN as a follow-up meeting in Kuala Lumpur in February.
During the meeting, the two sides agreed to increase the exchange of information related to law enforcement, rehabilitation, and the formulation of more effective policies in tackling narcotics trafficking.
Irianto said that the Malaysian delegation's visit demonstrated closer relations between Indonesia and Malaysia in tackling illegal drug trafficking. He expected the cooperation to create more effective strategic steps in handling the increasingly complex drug problem.
He welcomed the Malaysian delegation and took them to several important facilities in the area.
The visit began with a tour of the BNN Narcotics Laboratory Center, where the delegation had the opportunity to see the various laboratory tools used in narcotics research and testing.
Furthermore, the guests had the opportunity to witness the remarkable skills of tracking dogs from the K9 Detection Unit, demonstrating their proficiency in uncovering hidden narcotics in goods and on persons.
Through the tracking dogs' demonstration, the BNN illustrated its technology and methods for combating narcotics trafficking.
The visit ended with a presentation about PPSDM, which functions as a training center for BNN's internal and external personnel.
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