Police Crack Down On Drug Trafficking With 1 Kg Meth Seizure
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| HST Police arrest a meth dealer with nearly 1 kg of drugs in Bulayak Village. The case is under investigation to uncover a wider network. |
Barabai – The fight against drug trafficking in South Kalimantan continues to show results. Officers from the Hulu Sungai Tengah (HST) Police have arrested a man suspected of distributing methamphetamine, with evidence weighing nearly one kilogram.
The arrest took place in Bulayak Village, Hantakan District, and is considered one of the largest drug busts in the area in recent times.
HST Police Chief AKBP Jupri JHP Tampubolon stated that the suspect, identified as AT (43), a resident of Tapin Regency, was arrested on Sunday (March 15) at around 12:10 a.m. local time.
“The suspect was secured on the roadside in Bulayak Village while driving a vehicle,” Jupri said during a press briefing in Barabai on Thursday.
Tip-Off From Local Residents
The case began with reports from local residents who noticed suspicious activity involving an out-of-town vehicle frequently passing through the area at night toward Kundan Village.
Following the tip-off, the HST Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation and eventually stopped the suspect’s vehicle for inspection.
During the search, officers discovered a large package of meth weighing approximately 1,020 grams gross.
“The net weight of the meth reached 998.8 grams,” Jupri explained.
Disguised Packaging To Avoid Detection
Interestingly, the drugs were wrapped in a clear plastic package featuring a mangosteen image labeled “VERY DELICIOUS.”
Police believe this packaging was used as a disguise to avoid detection.
In addition to the meth, officers also seized:
Plastic wrapping materials and zip-lock bags
One mobile phone
One gray Toyota Avanza vehicle
Strong Commitment To Fight Drug Crimes
The police chief emphasized that this case highlights law enforcement’s strong commitment to combating drug trafficking, which poses serious threats to society.
“This success would not have been possible without information from the community,” he added.
Meanwhile, Head of the HST Narcotics Unit, AKP Siswadi, said the investigation is ongoing.
“We are continuing to develop the case to uncover any larger network connected to the suspect,” Siswadi said.
Currently, the suspect and all evidence are being held at the Hulu Sungai Tengah Police Station for further legal proceedings.
