Police Crack Down On Drug Network In Kelayan, Seize Over 20 Grams Of Meth
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| South Banjarmasin Police arrested a meth dealer in Kelayan and seized 20.62 grams of narcotics, intensifying efforts to combat local drug distribution networks. |
BANJARMASIN – Authorities in South Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, have successfully arrested a suspected methamphetamine dealer in the Kelayan area, marking another step in ongoing efforts to curb drug distribution in the region.
The arrest is part of a broader police strategy to suppress narcotics circulation in high-risk neighborhoods and dismantle local distribution networks.
Head of Criminal Investigation Unit at South Banjarmasin Police, AKP Joko S, stated that the suspect was apprehended following a series of investigations and surveillance operations.
“We secured the suspect while he was caught red-handed in possession of meth at the location,” Joko said on Wednesday.
The operation took place on Tuesday at approximately 9:30 PM local time on Jalan Kelayan B, Gang Setia Rahman, Kelayan Tengah Village, South Banjarmasin District.
The suspect, identified as AR, also known as Aman (42), is a local resident with no permanent job and is believed to have been acting as a drug dealer.
During the search, officers discovered five packages of methamphetamine weighing a total of 20.62 grams. The drugs were concealed inside a cigarette box found in the suspect’s front pants pocket.
In addition to the narcotics, police also confiscated several items believed to be linked to drug distribution activities, including plastic clip bags, a makeshift meth spoon made from a plastic straw, approximately Rp340,000 (around $20) in cash, a mobile phone, and a motorcycle.
Joko emphasized that the arrest reflects ongoing law enforcement efforts to narrow the operational space of drug networks in the area.
“We will continue to intensify patrols and investigations to suppress drug trafficking,” he said.
He also encouraged the public to play an active role in reporting suspicious activities related to narcotics.
“Community participation is crucial in helping authorities eliminate drug crimes at their roots,” he added.
The suspect is currently being held at the South Banjarmasin Police Station and faces multiple charges under Indonesia’s Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, along with other applicable provisions under the Criminal Code.
FAQ
1. Who was arrested in this case?
The suspect is AR, also known as Aman (42), a local resident of Kelayan.
2. How much meth was seized?
Police seized 20.62 grams of methamphetamine.
3. Where did the arrest take place?
The arrest occurred on Jalan Kelayan B, Gang Setia Rahman, South Banjarmasin.
4. What other evidence was confiscated?
Authorities seized cash, a mobile phone, plastic bags, a drug spoon, and a motorcycle.
5. What charges does the suspect face?
The suspect is charged under Indonesia’s Narcotics Law No. 35 of 2009 and the Criminal Code.
