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Police Foil 21.1 Kg Methamphetamine Distribution in Riau

From Tempo · (16m ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Indonesian police in Riau have foiled a major drug trafficking operation, seizing 21.1 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (sabu).
  • A suspect, Dedi Maryanto, was arrested in Siak Regency, Riau, after allegedly receiving the drugs in Dumai and intending to transport them to Jambi.
  • The arrest and seizure are part of an ongoing investigation to uncover further involvement and networks in the drug trade.

The Indonesian National Police, through the Directorate of Narcotics Crime Bareskrim Polri, have successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking network in Riau, apprehending a suspect and confiscating a substantial amount of crystal methamphetamine.

This operation, conducted in Siak Regency, Riau, underscores the relentless efforts of our law enforcement agencies to combat the pervasive threat of narcotics that endanger our communities. The seizure of 21.1 kilograms of sabu is a major blow to drug traffickers aiming to poison our nation with illicit substances.

The suspect, identified as Dedi Maryanto, was apprehended based on credible community intelligence regarding drug trafficking activities in the Riau region. His arrest at a workshop in Bengkel Diori, Jalan Lintas Minas Perawang, Siak Regency, followed information that he had obtained the drugs in Dumai and was preparing to transport them to Jambi, acting under the direction of the drug syndicate's owner.

Total barang bukti narkoba jenis sabu sebanyak 20 bungkus dengan berat bruto 21.158 gram atau 21,1 kilogram

โ€” Brigadir Jenderal Eko Hadi SantosoThe Director of Narcotics Crime Bareskrim Polri stated the total weight of the seized methamphetamine.

This successful bust is a testament to the dedication and vigilance of our police force. The confiscated evidence, including 20 plastic packages of sabu, along with the suspect's identification and mobile phone, will be crucial in the ongoing investigation. We are committed to pursuing all leads to identify and apprehend any other individuals involved in this criminal enterprise, ensuring that those who seek to profit from the destruction of lives are brought to justice.

The Indonesian National Police remain steadfast in their mission to protect the nation from the scourge of drugs. Operations like this demonstrate our unwavering resolve to maintain public safety and uphold the integrity of our society against the insidious influence of narcotics.

Selanjutnya tersangka dan barang bukti dibawa ke kantor untuk dilakukan pemeriksaan lebih lanjut

โ€” EkoThe suspect and evidence were taken to the office for further examination.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.