Marijuana, Sabu, Gorilla Tobacco, Airsoftgun Weapons, Bows And Sajam, All Of Them Are Transported By Police From Kampung Bahari

Evidence that was secured by the police in Kampung Bahari Jakut/ Photo: IST

North Jakarta Metro Police conducted raids in the Kampung Bahari area, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta. A total of 34 people were arrested for being involved in drug trafficking in the area.

North Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Gidion Arif Setyawan said the raid involving 204 police personnel took place on Tuesday, September 26.

"We have arrested 34 suspects," said Gidion in his statement, Tuesday, September 26.

Gidion revealed that apart from arresting the perpetrators, his party also confiscated evidence of drugs to 3 firearms.

"We confiscated 1.6 kg of methamphetamine, 5.7 kg of dried marijuana, 60 sharp weapons, an air rifle, 38 grams of gorilla tobacco," he said.

"2 PCP weapons along with 6 arrows, 3 air softguns, a set of bongs (sucking methamphetamine), 2 digital scales and 5 motorcycles," he continued.

Gidion explained that this raid was carried out based on reports from residents about their concerns over drug trafficking and brawls in Bahari village, North Jakarta.

On that basis, his party followed up by deploying hundreds of personnel. They combed each alley and boarding house until they finally arrested dozens of suspects.

"This effort is to reduce the crime rate in locations that are considered vulnerable," he said.

The current suspects who were detained in this raid will be processed in accordance with applicable law.

"Of course it will be processed according to the applicable law so that there is a deterrent effect," he concluded.