Police Arrest Ganja Courier with 10 Kilograms at Expedition Office

Indonesian police have foiled a significant drug smuggling operation, arresting a courier carrying 10 kilograms of marijuana. The illicit shipment was intercepted en route from Padang, West Sumatra, to Sidoarjo, East Java.

The suspect, identified as Abdul Hafidh, was apprehended by the National Police's Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim Polri) at an expedition office as he was receiving the package. According to Brig. Gen. Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of Narcotic Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Hafidh confessed to being instructed by two associates to collect the marijuana-filled parcel.

Hafidh reportedly had prior experience with such deliveries, having previously received Rp 600,000 for assisting a colleague in picking up a marijuana package. In this latest operation, which occurred on June 5, 2026, his associates promised him a payment of Rp 300,000 per kilogram of marijuana received. The expedition company delivered the package directly to Hafidh's residence. Eko noted that the individuals involved knew each other through a shared scooterist community. Police are continuing their investigation and are actively searching for Kurniawan, also known as Cemek, who is believed to be involved in the case.