Assisted By Security Guards, Police Hunt Drug Dealers In Labuan Bajo Finally Arrested

A team from the Narcotics Directorate of the East Nusa Tenggara Police arrested a man (21) named Derik Tanda Saputra in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai in connection with a case of drug trafficking of methamphetamine in the tourist area.

The Head of Public Relations of the NTT Police, Kombes Pol Ariasandy, told reporters that the arrest of Derik Tanda was made on Monday night at the Ruko Marina complex in Labian Bajo.

"Currently, Derik has been taken to the NTT Police Narcotics Directorate's Office to undergo further legal proceedings. He is subject to Article 112 paragraph (1) of Law No. 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics," Ariasandy said as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 29.

Derik's arrest was made because two security guards worked at Ruko Marina who worked together to uncover drug trafficking in the area.

The two security guards are on duty at the shophouse which is a drug trafficking activity in Labuan Bajo. Their statement, said the Head of Public Relations, made it easier for the police to raid and arrest Derik.

This case originated from information received by the Sub-Directorate 1 team of the Narcotics Directorate of the NTT Police regarding the circulation of methamphetamine in the West Manggarai area, the team immediately responded quickly.

After conducting an initial investigation and confirming the accuracy of the information, the team moved to the location on the same day. At around 19.30 WITA, the team managed to arrest Derik at the Ruko Marina complex.

"The search was carried out to find evidence of methamphetamine hidden in the drawer of Derik's clothing bag," said the former South Central Timor Police Chief (TTS).

He said that the disclosure of this case was clear evidence of the commitment of the NTT Police's Narcotics Directorate in fighting narcotics trafficking in their area.

This relentless effort by law enforcers is expected to be able to create a safer and cleaner environment from the bad effects of narcotics.

The community is also invited to continue to play an active role in providing information and supporting every step of eradicating narcotics in the NTT region.