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Hundreds of Thousands of Tramadol Pills Seized, Dozens Arrested in Bandung

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bandung Police have confiscated over 176,000 tramadol pills and arrested 68 individuals involved in their distribution between January and July 2026.
  • The operation targeted drug trafficking in the Bandung Raya area, with 46 police reports filed and a significant amount of cash seized.
  • Police are committed to strict enforcement against illegal hard drug distributors, with many cases already transferred to prosecutors.

Authorities in Bandung, Indonesia, have seized a substantial quantity of tramadol, confiscating over 176,000 pills intended for distribution across the Bandung Raya region. The operation, spanning from January to July 2026, also led to the arrest of 68 individuals allegedly involved in the illicit trade.

Agah Sonjaya, Head of the Narcotics Investigation Unit at the Bandung Police, reported that the unit successfully processed 46 police reports related to the circulation of certain drugs during this seven-month period. The arrested suspects comprise 65 men and 3 women.

In addition to the pills, police confiscated cash totaling Rp 104,935,900, believed to be proceeds from illegal transactions. Sonjaya emphasized the police's firm commitment to tackling illegal drug distribution, stating that many of the cases have already reached the second stage, with evidence and suspects transferred to the prosecutor's office for further legal proceedings.

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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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