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Pangkep Police Chief Removed After Drug Suspect Escapes Custody
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Pangkep Police Chief Removed After Drug Suspect Escapes Custody

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A police chief in Pangkep, South Sulawesi, was removed from his post after a drug suspect escaped from detention.
  • The suspect, identified as AB, reportedly escaped by exploiting the negligence of a sleeping guard.
  • Authorities are pursuing the suspect and have apologized for the unprofessional conduct of the officers involved.

A police chief in Pangkep, South Sulawesi, has been dismissed following the escape of a drug trafficking suspect from a detention cell. The suspect, identified as AB, reportedly fled after guards on duty fell asleep, allowing for the escape.

Regional Police Chief AKBP Aditya Pradana confirmed the removal, stating, "I have replaced the police chief." AB was apprehended during a methamphetamine party with six other individuals.

Authorities have issued a wanted person notice for AB and are actively searching for him. "We have his identity and are in pursuit," Pradana added. The former police chief, Iptu Abdul Samad, along with another officer from the Liukang Kalmas Police, are currently undergoing an examination by the internal affairs division of the Pangkep Police.

"On behalf of the Pangkep Police, I apologize for the unprofessional performance of our officers, which led to the escape of the drug suspect," Pradana stated. He urged AB to surrender to the police immediately.

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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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