Polda Kaltara Destroyed Thousands of 'Satan Pills', 56 People Are Suspects

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TANJUNG SELOR - The North Kalimantan Police (Kaltara) destroyed narcotics evidence obtained during the investigation of cases from January to February 2026.

The evidence that was destroyed included methamphetamine with a total net weight of 51.78 grams, ecstasy with 3,184 pieces with a net weight of 1,211.08 grams, 31.94 grams of ketamine, and 7.53 milliliters of narcotic liquid.

Wakapolda Kaltara Brigjen Andries Hermanto revealed that this drug case was revealed in a period of two months from January to February 2026.

"There are 44 police reports (LP) with a total of 56 suspects who have been secured," said Andries.

The destruction of this evidence was carried out by dissolving it and was witnessed directly by a number of community leaders and Forkompinda.

"This is a form of transparency as well as a real commitment in eradicating narcotics. This is not a symbolic activity but a manifestation of the commitment of the Kaltara Police to fight drugs," said the Deputy Police Chief.

"Eradication does not stop at arrest, but to the destruction of evidence so that it does not circulate again," he continued.

He explained that the disclosure of this case involved the ranks of the Kaltara Regional Police Narcotics Division together with the Bulungan Police, Tarakan Police, Nunukan Police, Tana Tidung Police, and Malinau Police.

"Of all these legal areas, the most prominent disclosure occurred in the border area. As in the Nunukan Police, 11 police reports were recorded with 14 suspects and evidence of 256.3 grams of methamphetamine," he explained.

The Regional Police Chief said that based on the police's calculations, if all the evidence had circulated in the community, at least 17,852 people would be potentially affected by drug abuse.

Therefore, Andries emphasized that this destruction was not merely fulfilling legal procedures, but rather a part of the prevention and rescue steps for the younger generation from the threat of drugs.

"This activity is also part of efforts to save the nation's generation from the threat of narcotics," he said.

The results of laboratory tests on evidence show the presence of dangerous substances such as methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine, as well as the discovery of synthetic marijuana in some samples secured.

The Regional Police Chief also invited all elements of society, related institutions, and mass media to continue to support the steps to eradicate drugs in North Kalimantan. He emphasized that the war against narcotics could not be solely imposed on law enforcement officers.

"We ask for prayers, support, and active participation from the public and media colleagues to jointly protect North Kalimantan from the threat of narcotics," he said.

He also reminded the public not to be easily influenced by false information that could weaken the law enforcement efforts. According to him, public support and public trust are important factors in the success of drug eradication.

"Let's together straighten out if there is any wrong or misleading information, and continue to maintain public confidence in the steps to eradicate narcotics that are carried out firmly, openly, and responsibly," he said.