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…
Ahead of the big Balinese holiday (from November 18 to 20 the island celebrates Galungan), the local police launched Operation “Zebra.” There are more inspectors at busy intersections, with nearly 1,7…
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…
The Bali authorities are stepping up inspections of motorcycle taxi drivers following numerous complaints from tourists and locals about illegal operators actively working in Legian, Kuta, Seminyak, a…
Every year after Nyepi, we count the number of those who violated the strict rules of the Day of Silence. Usually, they are tourists. But this time, things turned out differently. So far, there have b…
In the coming weeks, Bali will be under special immigration control. Authorities have already begun a targeted crackdown on overstaying tourists: from January to March 2025, 128 foreigners were expell…
It’s difficult to get around Bali without personal transport. Yes, there are great online taxi services that can provide either a bike or a minivan, but they don’t always want to travel long distances…
Bali’s tourist transport drivers have united and taken decisive action. They are demanding that the provincial government fulfill six key demands within six months. A protest under the slogan “Tourism…
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…
