Combating Drug Use, Kotim Police Target Artist To Regional Officials

Kapolres AKBP Abdoel Harris Jakin, Acting Regional Secretary Kotim Suparmadi, Head of the Health Office and other officials when destroying shabu-shabu (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Kotawaringin Timur (Kotim) Police, Central Kalimantan (Kalteng), continues to increase drug eradication.

This year, officers will intensify their monitoring of public figures or figures who are indicated as using these illegal items.

This was the statement of the East Kotawaringin Police Chief, AKBP Abdoel Harris Jakin after destroying evidence of a drug case at the Kotawaringin Timur Police Headquarters yard in Sampit, Thursday, January 14.

"In 2021, I am targeting to take (arrest) figures in the Kotim Regency community or from outside who use drugs here, as yesterday there were members of the DPRD from Seruyan. We will target public figures in carrying out drug eradication operations," he explained. he was reported by Antara, Friday, January 15.

Jakin said, drug trafficking in Kotim is of great concern. The circulation of these illicit goods has now penetrated almost all circles.

Some time ago, TNI and Polri were arrested for being involved in drugs. Jakin emphasized that he does not tolerate the slightest of his members who are involved in drugs.

On Monday, January 11, an unscrupulous state civil servant (ASN) from the Kotawaringin Timur Health Service was also arrested in Sampit when he was about to send crystal methamphetamine to Kuala Pembuang, Seruyan Regency.

Jakin emphasized that his party will not back down in fighting drugs. This year, his party is targeting to capture public figures or figures who use drugs because they should provide a good example to society.

The public is advised not to hesitate to provide information regarding suspected drug transactions. Any information will be followed up while maintaining the confidentiality of the information provider.

Currently, the Kotim Police are trying to ask for support from the Directorate of Narcotics, Bareskrim, Polri to optimize the disclosure of drug trafficking in East Kotawaringin.

"So far, investigative activities are still manual or conventional in nature so that the longer our members are recognized because they have to go down directly. So I'm trying, hopefully we can get at least remote support for the use of information technology in exposing drug crimes," hoped Jakin. .

Meanwhile, in the event of destroying evidence, 149.5 grams of crystal methamphetamine were destroyed. The illegal items were part of the evidence confiscated from the two suspects who were arrested just before the turn of last year.

During this pandemic, it is possible for dealers and dealers to try to take advantage of the condition because the Police's attention is also focused on handling COVID-19 through Operation Justisi to enforce health protocols.

"I appeal to all people to avoid and stay away from drugs. The circulation of drugs will not stop and drug production will not stop there is still demand," said Jakin.