Muhamad Rizki, Jakarta – National Anti-Narcotics Board (BNN) public relations division head Sumirat Dwiyanto says that Timor Leste is still considered a crucial point of entry for drug trafficking into Indonesia. The country is often used as transit destination before the drugs are smuggled into Indonesia.

Therefore, the anti-drugs watchdog has refused to loosen its monitoring of the Timor Leste border. "A slightly off guard can serve as a window of opportunity for drug traffickers to enter Indonesia," Sumirat said when met at the Judicial Commission building on Tuesday, January 22.

Sumirat also said that during the last four months of 2012, BNN stepped up its cooperation with Timor Leste police. The coordination has included training, exchange of information and case solving processes.

"We also keep a close watch on drugs entering Indonesia via Timor Leste. The drugs usually originate from India or Singapore and are delivered to Kupang, Jakarta or Medan," he said.