JAKARTA - The Cipinang Class I Penitentiary Institution (Lapas) confirms its commitment to combating the illicit circulation of drugs within the prison. Responding to the alleged circulation of etomidate vape, the prison authorities moved quickly to synergize with the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police to thoroughly investigate the case transparently.
The Head of Cipinang Class I Prison (Kalapas), Wachid Wibowo, stated that coordination and openness were the main keys to ensuring that the handling of cases was objective and professional.
"As soon as we received information from the police, we immediately coordinated and took internal security measures. All of our examination processes are carried out together with law enforcement officers (APH)," Wachid told the media, Friday (6/2/2026).
Chronology of Enforcement and Findings of Evidence
This synergy began on January 31, 2026, when the Cipinang Prison received official information from the Police regarding the alleged involvement of inmates in legal cases outside the prison. Responding to this, the prison security personnel immediately carried out a sudden raid in the living room.
From the results of the search, officers managed to secure:
Two mobile phone units suspected of being used for illegal communication. Other supporting data related to the investigation.On the same day, the investigators of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police immediately examined the two concerned inmates.
"There is no delay. We immediately secured the evidence and handed it over to the investigators. This is a real commitment from us in maintaining transparency and institutional integrity," said Wachid.
Firm Step: Placement in Restorative Block
As part of the disciplinary enforcement procedure, the two inmates have now been transferred to the Restorative Block. This step was taken to ensure that the situation inside the prison remains conducive and facilitate the process of further investigation by the police.
Wachid explained that in this cooperation scheme, the National Police focused on the aspect of criminal investigation, while Cipinang Prison focused on internal security and evaluation of the supervision system.
"This synergy is important so that the handling of cases does not overlap and continues to run according to the authority of each institution," he explained.
Sustainable Work Pattern Against Crime
Cipinang Prison ensures that it will continue to open access to data and information needed by investigators. This cross-agency collaboration is ensured not only in the etomidate vape case, but also becomes a permanent working pattern to prevent crimes behind prison walls.
"Our principle is clear: anyone who violates the rules will be processed according to applicable laws. Synergy with the Police ensures that the process is fair, transparent, and accountable," concluded Wachid.
This responsive step is expected to strengthen public confidence in the commitment of the Directorate General of Corrections (Ditjenpas) in creating a prison environment that is clean of drugs and illegal communication tools.
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