Drugs In Instant Noodles, Drug Smuggling In Drive Thru Mode At Pakanbaru Prison Thwarted

Pekanbaru Class I detention center foiled the smuggling of methamphetamine in instant noodle packages. (Between)

PEKANBARU - Attempts to smuggle methamphetamine through a drive thru goods storage service at the Class I Pekanbaru State Detention Center were thwarted by the authorities. The 'drive thru' at the detention center is intentionally presented to leave goods or iftar meals for inmates in the midst of a pandemic.

"We provide a drive-thru service at the Pekanbaru Detention Center to make it easier for the community to leave goods for WBP. However, there are still individuals who take advantage of the situation, trying to smuggle drugs," said Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Riau Mhd. . Jahari Sitepu told reporters in Pekanbaru, Thursday, April 14.

He said that currently prisons and detention centers are equipped with sophisticated scanners. With X-rays, we can detect anything that is inside the package.

Therefore, Jahari Sitepu reminded prison and detention center visitors not to try again to smuggle these prohibited items because they would be caught. Jahari also appreciated the ranks of the Pekanbaru detention center for proving their commitment to fighting drug trafficking.

Head of the Pekanbaru Detention Center, Mhd. Lukman explained the chronology of the case which occurred on Wednesday, April 13, at 16.00 WIB.

The Main Pintu Post (P2U) officers managed to thwart an attempt to smuggle suspected shabu-shabu from a visitor who is currently pursuing the Tenayan Raya Police. Visitors leave goods and food for WBP Pekanbaru Detention Center.

"The 'drive thru' officer received the goods and then carried out an inspection and search of the goods. Out of suspicion, then the P2U Officer together with the X-Ray Operator re-examined the items that were deposited and found 1 small package suspected of having methamphetamine which was stored in a noodle package. instant," said Lukman, launching Antara.

Upon the discovery of these items, the P2U officers immediately reported to the Head of Security for the Pekanbaru Detention Center (KPR), Mai Yudiansyah and forwarded them to Karutan.

The detention center then coordinates with the police regarding the findings of these items for further development. The Tenayan Raya Police then brought the inmates who were the destination of the delivery of goods for investigation and chased visitors who had been monitored by CCTV and a photocopy of the identity of the sender of the goods.

"I ask all staff on duty to remain alert, thorough and observant in terms of checking the goods deposited through the 'drive thru' service. Don't let drugs run rampant in this institution where we make a living," he concluded.