Efforts To Escape Drug Dealers In Manokwari Failed, And 2.8 Marijuana Confiscated By Police

The West Papua Police held a press conference to reveal drug abuse cases in Manokwari, Thursday (22/08/2024). (ANTARA)

ManOKWARI - Directorate of Drug Research of the West Papua Regional Police (Polda) succeeded in arresting a marijuana-type narcotics dealer with the initials DG alias ODIK (27), with evidence of 2.8 kilograms stored in four large plastic bags.Deputy Director of West Papua Police Resnarkoba AKBP Junov Siregar said the suspect was arrested while using sea transportation from Jayapura (Papua) to Sorong (West West Papua) on August 16 at around 19.30 WIT. "The suspect was arrested when KM Labobar he was traveling anchored at Manokwari Port," Junov said in a press conference quoted by ANTARA, Thursday 22 August. He explained that the Opsnal II Team of the West Papua Police Ditresnarkoba first received information about the planned smuggling of marijuana using sea transportation, so that surveillance in the port area was tightened. Police then coordinated with the Office of Harbormaster and Port Authority (KSOP) Manokwari to search all ship decks, and found that the suspect DG carrying a black suitcase was on the deck of 5 ships. "After being examined, the suitcase the suspect carried was containing marijuana-type narcotics," said Junov. He said that the suspect's actions violated Article 114 paragraph (2) subsidiary Article 111 paragraph (2) of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, with a maximum threat of 20 years in prison or a maximum fine of Rp10 billion. Ditresnarkoba West Papua Police continues to develop to uncover drug trafficking networks from Jayapura, Papua to West Papua and Southwest Papua, including a number of suspects who entered the wanted list (DPO). "The results of urine examinations of positive suspects have been previously arrested with the same case," said Junov. West Papua Police Public Relations Division Kombes Pol. Ongky Isgunawan explained, eradication of drug trafficking requires commitment and cross-correlation of sectors such as KSOP, Pelni, and Pelindo.

The police also need support from all elements of society to play an active role if they know there are indications of smuggling and drug use among the public. "Supervision at entrances such as ports and airports continues to be tightened," said Ongky.