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Indonesian police trace cannabis gummy candies to England, first of their kind found
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Indonesian police trace cannabis gummy candies to England, first of their kind found

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian police have uncovered the origin of Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) gummy candies found in Malang, Jawa Timur, tracing them to England.
  • The suspect, Abram Jetro Endiera, reportedly ordered the drugs through a website, with packages sent to a recipient named Sally Hartanto.
  • This marks the first time this specific type of drug has been discovered and investigated in Indonesia, with the suspect claiming personal consumption.

Indonesian authorities have revealed the source of illicit gummy candies containing Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a compound found in cannabis, discovered in Malang, East Java.

Interrogation of Abram Jetro Endiera confirmed that the package was sent from England to Indonesia under the recipient name Sally Hartanto.

— Eko Hadi SantosoDirector of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, detailing the origin of the drugs.

Brig. Gen. Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of Narcotics Crimes at the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri), stated that the drugs were ordered online from England by the suspect, Abram Jetro Endiera. The packages were reportedly sent to an individual named Sally Hartanto.

During the investigation, police seized three pouches containing a total of 10 gummy candies each, weighing 231 grams. The value of the seized items was reported to be Rp639 million. The evidence was weighed, documented, sealed, and sent for laboratory examination to confirm the narcotic content.

The evidence was weighed, documented, sealed, and examined by the laboratory to confirm the narcotic content.

— Eko Hadi SantosoDescribing the process of handling the seized gummy candies.

According to Eko Hadi Santoso, the suspect had previously ordered cannabis-related drugs from England four times. These previous orders, dating back to March 4, 2026, included gummy candies, LSD-laced chocolate, and a liquid form of THC. All packages were sent to the same recipient name and address in Malang, East Java.

Abram Jetro Endiera's statement indicated that all packages suspected of containing THC were for personal consumption.

— Eko Hadi SantosoReporting on the suspect's claims regarding the intended use of the drugs.

The suspect, Abram Jetro Endiera, reportedly claimed that all the packages containing suspected THC were intended for personal consumption. Authorities noted that this specific type and form of narcotic is a new discovery within Indonesia. Kombes Zulkarnain Harahap of the Directorate of Narcotics Crimes stated, "This type and form of drug is the first we have found and uncovered in Indonesian territory."

This type and form of drug is the first we have found and uncovered in Indonesian territory.

— Kombes Zulkarnain HarahapHead of Sub-Directorate IV, Directorate of Narcotics Crimes, highlighting the novelty of the drug seizure.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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