JAKARTA - The North Jakarta Metro Police Narcotics Unit revealed the modus operandi for the circulation of liquid etomidate vape narcotics that spread at the Alexa Suites and Lounge nightclub in the Penjaringan area, North Jakarta.
The two suspects with initials FIS and WS entered the entertainment venue as if they were discotheque visitors in general. Then, secretly offered the illegal goods to prospective buyers.
"He is hiding from the management. He goes to nightclubs, then offers the goods to visitors," said Head of Narcotics Investigation at the North Jakarta Metro Police, AKBP Ari Galang Saputra when confirmed, Saturday, June 6.
From the hands of the second suspect, 276 cartridges of etomidate vape were seized ready to be distributed.
The Head of the Police confirmed that the disclosure of this case actually started from a report from the management of the nightclub who suspected the activities of one of the visitors.
When arrested, the perpetrator was found to be inside the location and mingled like a normal guest.
"When we went in, he was sitting around like a normal visitor," he said.
The management's suspicions arose after seeing the transaction activity which was considered unnatural. The findings were then reported to the police.
"Management suspects there is a suspicious transaction. They contacted us. After investigating, it turned out that there was indeed a circulation of etomidate," he said.
The suspects allegedly offered the illegal goods were not arbitrary. They chose buyers selectively because the price of etomidate vape was considered expensive.
"He looked at the person first. This stuff is expensive. One cartridge can be sold for up to Rp. 5 million," he said.
From the results of the development, the police also found another sales method. In addition to selling directly at nightclubs, the perpetrator is suspected of receiving orders via WhatsApp and sending goods using online motorcycle taxi services.
"He also made deliveries. We are still investigating this. The delivery was through an online platform and communication using WhatsApp," he said.
He said the transaction was closed. After the buyer received the goods, the conversation and transaction traces were often deleted to eliminate evidence.
"Sometimes after the transaction is immediately deleted," he said.
Previously reported, the North Jakarta Metro Police Narcotics Unit raided the Alexa Suites and Lounge nightclub on Jalan Simpang Empat, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, because it was found to be in possession of Etomidate type narcotics.
The raid was carried out based on a report from the management of the nightclub regarding the circulation of the narcotic etomidate.
As a result of the raid at the nightclub, two suspects with the initials FIS and MS were arrested along with a number of evidence. Both suspects were charged with Article 119 Paragraph 2 of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics.
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