MAKASSAR - Two police officers at the North Toraja Police, each with the initials AKP AE, serving as Head of the Narcotics Unit (Kasat) and Aiptu N as Head of the Narcotics Unit (Kanit), were detained at the South Sulawesi Police for allegedly being involved in drug trafficking in the local area.
"The head of the narcotics police Torut (North Toraja) has been placed under special placement. Meanwhile, two individuals related to it (are suspected of being involved)," said Head of Public Relations of the South Sulawesi Police, Kombes Pol Zulham Effendi, when confirmed by Antara, Sunday, February 22.
He emphasized that the case was under investigation by the Propam investigation team and is currently still being intensively examined. The deepening continues for the two police officers.
"The point is, there is no place for individuals who play around, especially this is related to drug problems. It is still being investigated further as to how far each of them is involved and their role," said Zulham.
Separately, North Toraja Police Chief AKBP Stephanus Luckyto Andry Wicaksono stated that his party had left it entirely to the Sulsel Regional Police to process the alleged involvement of two of his subordinates.
"For the status of the Head of Narcotics and his Deputy, they are not yet in the status of suspects, but are being investigated or suspected of violating the code of ethics for alleged involvement in drug trafficking," he said.
Stephanus emphasized that his party would take firm action against personnel who were proven to have committed violations. In addition, the commitment of the South Sulawesi Police Chief Inspector General Pol Djuhandhani Rahardjo Puro to eradicate drug trafficking is included in the Police Institution.
"In accordance with the order of the South Sulawesi Police Chief, we are committed to not tolerating any violations committed by members and if it is proven to be involved in drug trafficking," he emphasized.
This case was revealed after the Torut Police Narcotics Team raided the house of a suspected drug dealer content creator in Rantepao. A total of four people were secured along with their respective evidence, MJ, D, AD and ET alias O.
The disclosure came after one of them was caught at the Makale Terminal. As a result of the interrogation, the perpetrator admitted to getting the illegal goods from the drug dealer with the initials ET who was a content creator.
The evidence seized was two large bags containing 100 grams of clear crystal narcotics, six electronic scales, a set of smoking tools alias bong, three mobile phones, five small plastic clip bags, four pipette pieces and a large amount of cash.
Later, one of the suspects, initials ET, 'sang' by mentioning the names of two police officers involved in the drug trafficking vortex when he was questioned by investigators.
In the examination report (BAP), the suspect has deposited money worth Rp. 13 million every week to this police officer since September 2025. To confirm the allegation, the Propam team of the South Sulawesi Police immediately examined the person concerned to be processed further for his alleged involvement.
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