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Bandung Police Investigate Drug Network After Siblings Shot During Arrest

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • Bandung police are investigating the origin of methamphetamine involving a brother and sister who were shot by officers during their arrest.
  • The suspects allegedly resisted arrest and attacked officers, prompting a "firm and measured" response.
  • Police seized approximately 25 grams of methamphetamine and packaging equipment, and are looking into potential accomplices.

The Bandung City Police are investigating the source of methamphetamine linked to a brother and sister who were shot by officers during their apprehension. The suspects reportedly resisted arrest and attacked law enforcement personnel in Bandung City.

AKBP Agah Sonjaya, Head of the Narcotics Investigation Unit at the Bandung Police, stated that authorities are still tracing the origins of the illicit drugs and exploring the possibility of other individuals involved in the distribution network operated by the two siblings.

We are still investigating the origin of the drugs and the possibility of other parties involved in the drug trafficking network run by the two suspects.

— AKBP Agah SonjayaHead of the Narcotics Investigation Unit at the Bandung Police, discussing the ongoing investigation.

The case began on Sunday, July 5th, when police received information about drug trafficking activities on Jalan Soekarno-Hatta in Bandung. Upon arrival, officers attempted a persuasive approach, but the suspects responded aggressively. "The perpetrators resisted, attacked officers, punched, slammed officers, and even attempted to seize police firearms," Agah explained.

The perpetrators resisted, attacked officers, punched, slammed officers, and even attempted to seize police firearms.

— AgahDescribing the suspects' aggressive actions during the arrest attempt.

Due to the actions that endangered the officers' lives, a decisive response was necessary. "Officers on the ground used police discretion based on an assessment of the situation at the time, so the shooting was carried out," Agah affirmed. Preliminary findings suggest the siblings intended to distribute methamphetamine in Bandung after obtaining it from another region. They were allegedly using some of the drugs at the scene and breaking them down into smaller packages for distribution.

Authorities seized approximately 25 grams of methamphetamine and related packaging equipment. The suspect identified as AB, who was shot, is receiving medical treatment at Sartika Asih Hospital, while the other suspect, ABK, is in custody at the Bandung Police detention center for further legal proceedings.

Officers on the ground used police discretion based on an assessment of the situation at the time, so the shooting was carried out.

— AgahExplaining the justification for the use of force during the arrest.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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