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Bogor Police Seize 3 Kg Meth, 1 Million Illegal Pills; 95 Arrested

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Bogor Police in Indonesia seized three kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (sabu) and over one million illegal hard drugs.
  • A total of 95 suspects, including 91 men and four women, were arrested across 74 drug trafficking cases investigated between May and July 2026.
  • The operation also uncovered new types of narcotics, including etomidate used in vapes, and highlighted the link between illegal drug use and street violence.

Bogor Police in Indonesia have announced a significant bust, confiscating three kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and over one million illegal hard drugs. This operation, conducted over May to July 2026, targeted 74 drug trafficking cases and resulted in the arrest of 95 individuals, comprising 91 men and four women.

In the period, the Bogor Police Narcotics Unit has uncovered 74 cases of illicit drug trafficking and apprehended 95 suspects.

— AKBP Wikha ArdilestantoKapolres Bogor, detailing the scope of the drug bust.

Kapolres Bogor AKBP Wikha Ardilestanto detailed the seizures, noting that 41 cases involved methamphetamine, totaling approximately three kilograms. Additionally, two kilograms of marijuana and various synthetic cannabis products were confiscated. The largest seizure involved 13 cases of illegal hard drug abuse, with police confiscating 1,068,900 pills. These were found in two houses used as storage facilities in Rancabungur and Cikeas districts.

The investigation into illegal drugs led to the arrest of suspects like DM in Kemang and IM in East Jakarta. Police are still pursuing another suspect, JC, and are coordinating with the Aceh Regional Police to apprehend a suspected supplier from that province.

We are also still pursuing the goods courier who is allegedly part of the Aceh network and have coordinated with the Aceh Regional Police.

— AKBP Wikha ArdilestantoRegarding ongoing efforts to apprehend further suspects in the drug network.

Notably, Bogor Police also identified three cases involving etomidate, a substance found in e-cigarette vapes and "happy water." This marks the first time etomidate has been uncovered in the Bogor Regency area. Authorities believe the abuse of illegal hard drugs is a contributing factor to street violence, such as brawls and muggings, underscoring the importance of continued eradication efforts.

Etomidate is a new finding in the Bogor Regency area because it has never been uncovered by the Bogor Police before.

— AKBP Wikha ArdilestantoHighlighting the discovery of etomidate as a novel finding.
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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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