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USU Student Arrested for Alleged Ecstasy Dealing
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USU Student Arrested for Alleged Ecstasy Dealing

From CNN Indonesia · (6m ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) student, identified as IS (20), was arrested by the North Sumatra Regional Police's Narcotics Directorate for allegedly distributing ecstasy pills.
  • Police conducted a sting operation, arresting IS in Medan with 10 ecstasy pills weighing 4.35 grams, described as orange and marked with 'Gold'.
  • IS reportedly admitted to selling ecstasy multiple times to friends and obtained the drugs from another individual, with financial need cited as a possible motive; USU stated they await official investigation results before taking action.

From Jakarta, CNN Indonesia reports on the arrest of a Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) student for alleged involvement in ecstasy distribution. The student, identified by the initials IS and aged 20, was apprehended by the North Sumatra Regional Police's Narcotics Directorate in Medan.

When arrested, 10 ecstasy pills of orange color with the Gold inscription and a net weight of 4.35 grams were seized in his hand in a transparent plastic clip.

— Kombes Pol Andy ArisandiDetails of the seized drugs during the arrest of the USU student.

The arrest occurred during a police sting operation where officers posed as buyers. IS was found in possession of 10 ecstasy pills, described as orange and bearing the 'Gold' mark, with a net weight of 4.35 grams. According to the Director of Narcotics Investigation at the North Sumatra Regional Police, Kombes Pol Andy Arisandi, IS confessed to distributing ecstasy pills to friends on several prior occasions, having completed four to five such transactions.

The investigation revealed that IS obtained the illicit substances from another individual, identified only by the initials DD. While the motive is suspected to be economic hardship, police are continuing their investigation and developing leads. The suspect and the confiscated evidence have been transferred to the Directorate of Narcotics Investigation for further processing.

From the suspect's confession to investigators, the suspect has sold ecstasy drugs several times. He has distributed ecstasy to his friends 4 to 5 times.

— Kombes Pol Andy ArisandiInformation provided by the police regarding the suspect's past drug distribution activities.

In response, USU's Directorate of Public Relations, Promotion, and Protocol, represented by Prof. Elmeida Effendy, stated that the university respects the ongoing legal process and will await the official investigation outcome before implementing any disciplinary actions in accordance with academic regulations. USU reiterated its commitment to upholding integrity, discipline, and adherence to the law, emphasizing its consistent efforts in educating students about the dangers of drug abuse.

Regarding the alleged USU student, we will await the official investigation results before taking further steps in accordance with applicable academic regulations.

— Prof Elmeida EffendyUSU's official statement on the legal proceedings involving the student.
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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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