SURABAYA - The East Java Regional Police conducted laboratory tests on the findings of suspected narcotics weighing 27.83 kilograms on the coast of Giligenting, Sumenep, to determine the content of the substance and support legal evidence in the investigation process.
"The evidence has been sent to the East Java Police Forensic Laboratory to determine the contents of the substance inside, as well as strengthen the legal proof process," said East Java Police Chief Inspector General Nanang Avianto in Surabaya, Thursday, April 16, reported by ANTARA.
The findings began with a report from the public regarding a suspicious object on Pasir Putih Beach, Kahuripan, East Lombi Village, Gedugan Village, Giligenting District, Sumenep Regency, Monday (13/4) afternoon.
Following up on the report, members of the Giligenting Sector Police (Polsek) from the Sumenep Police (Polres) conducted an investigation at the crime scene (TKP) at around 16.15 WIB.
Officers found 23 plastic bags labeled "BUGATTI" suspected of containing narcotics.
A total of nine packages were in a gray tarpaulin bag, while 14 others were scattered around the location.
All the evidence was then secured and handed over to the Narcotics Investigation Unit (Satresnarkoba) of the Sumenep Police for further investigation and investigation.
Of the total 23 packages, 22 packages were confirmed to contain cocaine based on the laboratory test of the Forensic Laboratory of the East Java Police, while the other package was empty.
Until now, the status of the case is still in the investigation stage and no suspects have been determined.
The East Java Police ensured that the handling of the case was carried out professionally, transparently, and openly, and that information was provided quickly and accurately to the public through the media.
"We are also committed to continue improving coordination and information services to the media so that every development can be accurately and balanced conveyed to the public," said Nanang.
Kapoldaturut appreciates the active role of the community in providing information related to the findings and appeals to the community to continue to synergize with the authorities in eradicating the illicit circulation of narcotics.
"The role of the community is very important in maintaining security and saving the nation's generation from the dangers of drugs," he said.
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