He also hoped a court would pass a heavy sentence on her as a warning to all drug users in the country of the hazatds of their habit.
"The law enforcers in this case should take care not to be seen as weak. If necessary, give her the heaviest possible sentence so as to deter other drug users or reckless drivers, " he said here Saturday. A severe sentence for drug abuse would help to make the public respect law enforcing agencies, he added.
Agung said her had talked with the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the police about tackling the threat of drug abuse as had happened in Apriani`s casei.
The tragedy that Apriani had caused was good momentum to revive the public`s awareness about the dangers of marcotic drug consumption.
"At present, only 50 percent to 60 percent of Indonesian society are aware of the dangers of narcotic drug consumption. The Apriani case is a momentum to remind the public," Agung said.
The majority of drug users in Indonesia was in the productive age category , namely 15 to 25 years old.
Apriani last Sunday (January 22) drove a car which also carried three of her friends at high speed and ran down a group of pedestrians in central Jakarta. Nine of the pedestiarns were insantly killed and three other sustained injuries. Police later said the foursome had consumed ecstasy and alcohol hours before the accident. (*)
Editor: Kunto Wibisono
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