Police Arrest AK Suppliers Drugs To Artists

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JAKARTA - The case of narcotics abuse that ensnares television film artist (FTV) Ridho Ilahi is increasingly widespread. This is because the police arrested a crystal meth supplier with the initials AK who was a crew member at a production house.

So, with the arrest of AK, allegations emerged that the prohibited items were supplied to several other artists.

Head of West Jakarta Metro Police Narcotics Unit, AKP Arif Oktora said, based on AK's admission, there was no name of the artist who ordered methamphetamine from him. However, to be sure, AK's cellphone is currently being checked to find out the communication flow regarding the order of methamphetamine.

"Based on the information concerned (AK) there are no other artists. But we are still investigating the allegations," Arif told VOI, Tuesday, June 30.

Although the allegations have not been proven, said Arif, AK's involvement in drug trafficking is quite large. This is because AK is the link between Ridho and the main dealer every time he orders shabu.

This was revealed after AK was arrested at a shooting location in Bandung, West Java. Meanwhile, for the bandar figure, continued Arif, he had also been arrested on the same day to be precise, Monday, June 29.

"Every RI ordered methamphetamine always from AK. Then, AK ordered from the two bookies that we caught in the Depok area," said Arif.

Artist's drug vortex

Drug abuse cases that ensnare artists are not the first time this has happened. Big names in the Indonesian entertainment world had dealings with the police because of drugs.

Various reasons, ranging from maintaining stamina, depression, and others, are often mentioned by artists after being caught. In fact, people's view of entertainment is very close to drugs.

Kasandra Putranto, a psychology expert at the University of Indonesia, said that everyone has the possibility to fall into the black world of narcotics. One of the reasons is because of the free lifestyle.

"Addiction (addiction) is usually associated with lifestyle, depression and the need to reduce tension, as well as learning outcomes," said Kasandra.