Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) destroyed more than 900 kilograms of drugs in Jakarta. The event was attended by President Joko Widodo, Jakarta Globe reported.

“This is a huge amount. Seeing this kind of evidence should convince us we're in a major war against drugs”, Jokowi Widodo said noting that 15,000 mostly young people die annually from drug abuse in the country.

The burning occurred at the National Monument in Central Jakarta.

“BNN, the police and the Customs Office were involved in the raids. We've been working well together. We also arrested 29 suspected drug traffickers,” the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Chief Comr. Gen. Budi Waseso said.

Chief Security Minister Wiranto also stated that drug traffickers and dealers have been getting away with murder, leaving many Indonesian citizens at risk of drug abuse, especially the younger generation.

“This is very dangerous for Indonesia,” the minister said.