Jakarta Police Investigate Tramadol Supply Plan Ahead of Demonstration

The Narcotics Directorate of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police are investigating intelligence regarding the alleged planned distribution of tramadol, a potent painkiller, in anticipation of a demonstration in Jakarta. The information surfaced on the Instagram account @badanperwakilannetizen2.

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We are looking into it. We take action against all illegal drug distribution.

The Instagram post claimed that certain officials intended to supply tramadol to a specific group. The alleged purpose was to instigate riots and disrupt what is expected to be a peaceful protest. The post specifically stated, "In the near future, some officials will distribute tramadol to a group to cause riots in a demonstration that should be peaceful."

Kombes Ahmad David, Director of Narcotics Investigation at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, confirmed that the information is being investigated. "We are looking into it. We take action against all illegal drug distribution," David stated when contacted on Tuesday (July 21).

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In the near future, some officials will distribute tramadol to a group to cause riots in a demonstration that should be peaceful.

David added that police personnel would be deployed to patrol and monitor various locations and routes suspected of being used for tramadol distribution. The official Instagram account of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (@poldametrojaya) responded to the initial post, acknowledging the information and stating that a direct message would follow for further details.

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Hello @badanperwakilannetizen2, thank you for the information and attention given to the public security situation. We will DM you the information. Thank you.