A parade in Benoa Harbor marked the start of a new series of immigration raids in Bali. The ceremony involved 125 officers, including investigators, patrol officers, and checkpoint staff, who will soo…
The issue of illegal parking in Ubud continues to escalate. The narrow streets of one of Bali’s most popular tourist areas are already overloaded with vehicles, and cars parked along the roadsides onl…
The Foreigners Surveillance Group in Bali has intensified its monitoring of places where foreign nationals might be working to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. Entertainment venues and…
On November 18, Bali police raided a villa in Ungasan, uncovering a large-scale drug laboratory—essentially a full-fledged factory.
Four individuals, referred to as the “cooks,” were arrested on-site. Various drugs and precursors worth IDR 1.5 trillion (approximately $95,000) were seized. The last raid of this scale occurred in Ma…
Mass “garbage” raids are taking place in Gianyar. Representatives of the civil order service (Satpol PP) hit the streets to catch those who dump their waste in unauthorized places. They start by inspe…
For a new operation against those who violate the rules of staying on the paradise island, immigration officers chose the rather cute name 'Bali Becik', which translates to 'Good Bali'. Over three day…
The Nusa Penida traffic police unit recently conducted raids targeting traffic violators, especially focusing on those riding bikes without helmets. The operation took place in the area of the Biaung…
In May, police raided the Sunny Villages villa and uncovered a large drug lab. The operation was run by two 32-year-old twins from Ukraine, Ivan and Nikita V. On Thursday, hearings on the case resumed…
During a recent raid, Singaraja’s immigration office arrested four foreigners for violating visa regulations. Among them were a 74-year-old Swiss citizen, a 57-year-old Canadian, and a Russian couple…
Fans of fast riding and bike stunts will have to slow down — or prepare for deportation. Bali authorities have announced a new wave of action against irresponsible tourists violating traffic regulatio…
