Methamphetamine Dealers In Banjarbaru Arrested, Shabu Weight 166 Grams Confiscated

The Banjarbaru Police Narcotics Unit arrested the suspect in the target of drug operations along with evidence of methamphetamine, in Banjarbaru, some time ago. (ANTARA/HO-Humas Banjarbaru Police)

JAKARTA - The Banjarbaru Police Narcotics Investigation Unit officer, who is part of the ranks of the South Kalimantan Police, managed to arrest a narcotics dealer with the initials FI. During the operation, the police confiscated evidence in the form of 166.84 grams of crystal methamphetamine.

The Head of Public Relations of the Banjarbaru Police, Ipda Kardi Gunadi, explained on Sunday that this arrest began with reports from the public who suspected that FI often carried out drug transactions of the type of methamphetamine. The information was then followed up with an intensive investigation.

The police identified the perpetrators through the physical characteristics and the vehicle used. FI is known to be often seen using a blue motorcycle with Police Number DA 6295 LJ in the Trikora area, Banjarbaru City.

Officers of Unit II Sat Resnarkoba Banjarbaru then followed the perpetrator before finally arresting him. During the arrest, the police found 11 plastic clip packages containing methamphetamine with a total weight of 166.84 grams.

FI and evidence were immediately taken to the Banjarbaru Police Station for further examination and legal proceedings.

Charged with the FI Narcotics Law has now been named a suspect and charged with Article 114 paragraph (2) Sub-Article 112 paragraph (2) of the Republic of Indonesia Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics. The threat of punishment for suspects is a minimum of 6 years in prison and a maximum of 20 years in prison, as well as a significant fine.

Efforts to eradicate drugs, Ipda Kardi, emphasized that the disclosure of this case was part of the National Police's efforts to eradicate drug trafficking and abuse in the Banjarbaru City area. He also expressed his appreciation to the community who helped provide information related to these illegal activities.

"We would like to thank the people who care about providing information to us. We hope that all elements of society can continue to work together to eradicate drugs in Banjarbaru," said Kardi representing the Banjarbaru Police Chief, AKBP Pius X Febry Aceng Loda.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of the active role of the community in helping authorities fight drug trafficking in order to create a safer and freer environment from the threat of narcotics.