The Riau Islands National Narcotics Agency (BNN) is investigating the case of smuggling 1.2 tons of cocaine and 795 kg of crystal methamphetamine thwarted by the Indonesian Navy.

"Of course we carry out a complete investigation, we secure the evidence, don't lose the evidence," said Head of the Riau Islands National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Brigadier General Hanny Hidayat after a press conference on the smuggling of 1.9 tons of drugs in Lantamal IV Batam City, Riau Islands, Friday, May 16, reported by ANTARA.

Brigadier General Hanny said investigations and investigations were carried out to find out the origin of drugs and their goals, as well as the network involved.

"After receiving the administration of the minutes, then we will conduct an investigation," he said.

The Indonesian Navy submitted an investigation and investigation into the case of smuggling 1.9 tons of drugs consisting of 1.2 tons of cocaine and 705 kg of crystal methamphetamine to BNN. Evidence and suspects were also submitted for further investigation.

According to Hanny, Riau Islands are not a cocaine trafficking area. Therefore, his party investigated thoroughly to ensure that the 1.2 tons of cocaine smuggled using a foreign fishing boat with the Thai flag were to go where it was headed.

"This is still being investigated, the perpetrator and the evidence were also only secured yesterday (Wednesday-ed), just handed over today so we haven't had time to ask for information," he said.

From the disclosure, a total of 5 five crew members were arrested, consisting of one Thai foreigner and four Myanmar foreigners. Of the five people, four were positive for drug consumption.


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