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Indonesia weighs tighter ketamine controls amid surge in seizures, abuse cases

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Yuniar, R. W. (2026, October 28). Indonesia weighs tighter ketamine controls amid surge in seizures, abuse cases. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3372468/indonesia-weighs-tighter-ketamine-controls-amid-surge-seizures-abuse-cases

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Indonesia is considering stricter regulations on ketamine due to an increase in seizures and abuse cases. Last week, Indonesian authorities intercepted 1.16 tonnes of ketamine hydrochloride worth $192 million from a Mongolian-flagged vessel in the Malacca Strait. The ship's crew, consisting of seven Indonesians and one Chinese national, was detained. Analysts recommend conducting thorough studies before reclassifying ketamine as a controlled substance.

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As of October 28, 2026, Indonesian authorities are considering stricter controls on ketamine due to a surge in seizures and abuse cases. Last week, police intercepted the Mongolian-flagged vessel MT Global 168 in the Malacca Strait, seizing 1.16 tonnes of ketamine hydrochloride, packed in 58 sacks. The seizure was valued at 3.48 trillion rupiah (US$192 million) and the crew of seven Indonesians and one Chinese national were detained. The vessel is owned by a company based in Malaysia’s Johor Bahru. Analysts recommend conducting comprehensive studies before reclassifying ketamine as a controlled substance to ensure informed decision-making.

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“While both articles mention the seizure of the MT Global 168 tanker carrying ketamine off Indonesia's coast, Article A focuses on the ownership and value of the seized cargo, whereas Article B discusses broader implications for ketamine controls in Indonesia.”

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Indonesia Indonesian MT Global 168 Malaysia Mongolian

Subjects

Chinese NORP · 1× Indonesia GPE · 1× Indonesian NORP · 1× Indonesians NORP · 1× Johor Bahru GPE · 1× Malaysia GPE · 1× Mongolian NORP · 1× Suyudi PERSON · 1× Suyudi Ario Seto PERSON · 1×

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Indonesia weighs tighter ketamine controls amid surge in seizures, abuse cases Analysts urge authorities to first conduct comprehensive studies before reclassifying ketamine as a drug Last week, Indonesian police and customs officials intercepted the Mongolian-flagged vessel MT Global 168 in the Malacca Strait, seizing 1.16 tonnes of ketamine hydrochloride packed in 58 sacks.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-28

2026-10-28 · South China Morning Post

Indonesia weighs tighter ketamine controls amid surge in seizures, abuse cases · assertive framing

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police → weigh → sacks

National police chief Suyudi Ario Seto said the vessel was owned by a company based in Malaysia’s Johor Bahru. asserted

vessel → say → Bahru

The illegal cargo was worth 3.48 trillion rupiah (US$192 million), Suyudi said, adding that the crew of seven Indonesians and one Chinese national had been detained. asserted

crew → say → Indonesians