BANDA ACEH - The Narcotics Unit of the Lhokseumawe Police, Aceh, thwarted a transaction of 1.5 kilograms (kg) of methamphetamine in its jurisdiction, a suspected perpetrator was arrested, three others were on the wanted list (DPO).
"In this case, one perpetrator was secured, while the other three are still being pursued, and have been designated as DPO," said Lhokseumawe Police Chief AKBP Dr. Ahzan, quoted by Antara, Thursday, April 9.
The failure of the methamphetamine transaction and the arrest of the suspect were carried out on Friday, April 3, 2026 at around 12.30 WIB in the Neuheuen Village area, Peusangan District, Bireuen Regency.
AKBP Ahzan explained that the disclosure of this case began with community information regarding the planned transaction of large amounts of methamphetamine.
"Following up on citizen information, the operational team immediately conducted an investigation until finally uncovering the case," he said.
He said there were two locations for this drug transaction, the first in the Simpang Ujong Pacu area, Blang Naleung Mameh Village, Muara Satu District, Lhokseumawe City.
Then, this first transaction was canceled because the perpetrator felt the situation was not safe. Furthermore, move to the second location in the Peusangan District, Bireuen Regency.
"At the second location, officers ambushed and arrested a suspect with the initials AN who came from Bireuen Regency. Meanwhile, three of his colleagues managed to escape, and are now still being pursued," he said.
From the suspect's hands, the police secured evidence of 1,501.36 grams of methamphetamine. The illegal goods consisted of one large package weighing about one kg packaged in a green plastic with an avocado picture, as well as five other packages weighing 500 grams.
In addition, continued AKBP Ahzan, his party also seized a towel used to wrap the methamphetamine, one motorcycle storage unit (in the seat), and one mobile phone used as a communication tool.
"The evidence of the drugs was hidden in the motorcycle seat with a towel wrapped to deceive the officers," said AKBP Ahzan.
Currently, the suspect and the evidence have been secured at the Narcotics Unit of the Lhokseumawe Police for further investigation.
For his actions, the suspect was charged with Article 114 paragraph (2) jo Article 132 paragraph (1) of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, with a maximum sentence of life imprisonment or a maximum of 20 years, and a maximum fine of Category VI (Rp. 10 million per day).
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