Police Destroy 1.4 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine Results Reveal Cases In Pekanbaru

Sukajadi Police when disclosing a case of methamphetamine-type drugs weighing 1.4 kilograms. (ANTARA/Annisa Firdausi)

The Sukajadi Sector Police Criminal Investigation Unit Opsnal Team, Pekanbaru, Riau destroyed evidence of 1.4 kilograms of methamphetamine from a suspect with the initials AF (28).

Sukajadi Police Chief, Commissioner Muhammad Daud said the AF was successfully secured after his party carried out a "undercover buy" or disguised himself as a buyer to lure the perpetrators and secure drug evidence on July 6, 2023.

The arrests stemmed from information from the public who said that on Jalan Gajah Mada, Pekanbaru, methamphetamine transactions often occur.

"After being provoked by members who disguised themselves, the perpetrator was secured with methamphetamine weighing 0.59 grams," said Daud as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, July 17.

It did not stop there, when interrogated the perpetrator admitted that the contract was still stored. "After a search was carried out, officers secured plastic containing 516 grams of crystal methamphetamine," he continued.

In addition, on the stairs leading to the roof of the rented house, 837 grams of crystal methamphetamine were found ready for distribution wrapped in 10 clear plastics.

"The perpetrator admitted that he got illegal goods from someone with the initials A whose identity we have now pocketed," he said.

For his actions, the suspect was charged with Article 114 Paragraph 2 in conjunction with Article 112 Paragraph 2 of Law Number 35 Year 2009 concerning narcotics with a maximum threat of 20 years in prison.