Kapolrestabes Makassar, Kombes Pol Arya Perdana, revealed that this network operates using the Zangi Private Messenger conversation application to sell narcotics online.
"Nine of them act as operators selling narcotics through applications such as WhatsApp and Zangi," said Arya Perdana on Thursday, January 30.
In addition to arresting the suspects, the police also confiscated 5 kilograms of methamphetamine ready for distribution and identified 10 social media accounts used in drug transactions.
"From the initial disclosure of 32 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, we developed this case and managed to confiscate an additional 1.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine with two suspects. Furthermore, we found another 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in Parepare with two additional suspects," Arya explained.
The network has been operating for two years, with a main controller with the initials YW who allegedly manages the business from abroad. Currently, the police are hunting for it.
The suspects were charged with Article 114 paragraph (2) subsidiary Article 112 paragraph (2) in conjunction with Article 132 of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
In a follow-up operation on Tuesday, the police raided Botta's drug village on Jalan Pannampu, Suangga Village, Tallo District, Makassar.
When sweeping the area flanked by the Beroanging TPU cemetery, officers found a number of methamphetamine (bong) suction devices lying on the tomb.
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The police continue to develop this case to uncover a wider network of drug trafficking and close access to illegal transactions through social media.
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