JAKARTA - The National Police has reiterated its commitment to thoroughly investigating the alleged involvement in drugs that dragged the former Head of the Narcotics Unit of the North Toraja Police, AKP Arifandi Efendi. Even though the special placement period (patsus) has ended, the legal process is ensured not to stop at the ethics hearing alone.
Head of Public Relations of the National Police, Jhonny Edison Isir, stated that the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, had repeatedly emphasized that there was no tolerance for members involved in drugs.
"The National Police Chief has repeatedly on various occasions conveyed his commitment regarding the eradication of drug crimes," Johnny told the media, Thursday (26/2/2026).
He emphasized that every individual who is proven to be involved, both as a user and supporting the circulation of drugs, will be dealt with firmly without exception.
"If there are individuals involved, whether as users or supporting the circulation of drugs, they will definitely take firm action. There is no tolerance and no special treatment or impunity," he said.
Regarding the case that occurred in Tanah Toraja, Jhonny ensured that the criminal investigation process would continue in parallel with the internal police process.
"For the case in Tanah Toraja, the legal process will continue and is currently still in process," he said.
He emphasized that the National Police was consistent with the path of firm law enforcement.
"We will enforce the law firmly. That has been the commitment of the National Police and has been repeatedly conveyed by the National Police Chief. Drugs are a common enemy," he concluded.
It is known that AKP Arifandi Efendi underwent a period of service in the South Sulawesi Regional Police's Propam for five days, starting from February 18 to 23, 2026.
The news of his release had raised questions after the circulation of the Sulsel Police Chief's Order Number: Sprint.P.Pam/II/HUK.12.10/2026 which returned him to the unit.
Head of Public Relations of the South Sulawesi Police, Zulham Effendi, previously confirmed that AKP Arifandi left the patsus because his placement period had ended. However, he emphasized that the person concerned was still waiting for the schedule of the code of ethics hearing and the subsequent legal process.
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