Pekanbaru Police Investigate Drug Party In Prison Cells

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Pekanbaru Police, Riau, investigated allegations of "partys" of narcotics and illegal drugs and liquor committed by inmates in prison cells by ordering the ranks to conduct joint raids.

"I have instructed the Head of the Narcotics Unit to immediately carry out joint operations, conduct raids and check drug trafficking in prisons and detention centers," said Pekanbaru Police Chief Kombes Jeki Rahmat Mustika as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, April 15.

This step was taken as a form of quick response to public unrest. In addition to ensuring the absence of drug trafficking or unnatural activities in prisons.

Raids will be carried out in the near future with detention centers, prisons, and related agencies to ensure the cleanliness of prisons from narcotics and other prohibited items.

Kombes Jeki emphasized that his party would take firm action against all forms of violation of the law. Including if it is proven that there are individuals involved in allowing or facilitating illegal activities in detention.

"There should be no room for drugs, especially in places that should be a place of coaching," he added.

Previously, a video showing a number of men suspected of being prisoners playing clubbing accompanied by loud music went viral on social media and allegedly occurred at the Pekanbaru Class I Detention Center.

In the short video, several people can be seen dancing while standing or sitting. It was against the backdrop of loud music and some bottles of drinks in front of them.

There is also a used bottle fitted with a white straw, resembling a bong or a shabu suction device. There was also a man sitting in the corner of the room holding a cellphone.

It is not yet known when and where the video was recorded, as well as who recorded and distributed it.