Packages Of 25 Grams Of Methamphetamine Smuggled Through Food At The Samarinda Narcotics Prison Thwarted By Officers

Class IIA Samarinda Narcotics Prison officers managed to thwart an attempt to smuggle narcotics, a type of shabu-shabu. (ANTARA/R'sya R)

SAMARINDA - Class IIA Narcotics Prison officers in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, foiled an attempt to smuggle 25 grams of shabu-shabu through food storage.

"The smuggling mode is through visitors who leave food for the Correctional Inmates (WBP) of the Samarinda Narcotics Prison," said Head of the Samarinda Narcotics Prison, Hidayat, quoted by Antara, Monday, June 6.

Hidayat explained that the chronology of the incident began with the suspicion of the baggage inspection officer regarding several types of food brought by two visitors who were about to be given to the WBP.

"After a detailed examination, it was found that the package containing white crystals in the processed chili tilapia fish food contained four packs of methamphetamine-type drugs which were estimated to weigh 25 grams," he explained.

The officer who found this finally reported in stages to the Head of the Correctional Security Unit (KPLP) which was then forwarded to the Head of Police.

At the direction of the Head of Police, the findings were coordinated with the Narcotics Unit of the Samarinda Police for further processing.

"We, the entire ranks of the Samarinda Narcotics Prison, are fully committed to not messing with drugs. We will continue to synergize with relevant law enforcement officers to eradicate drugs, especially if there are smuggling attempts to prison," he said.

Furthermore, the Samarinda Narcotics Prison handed over the visitors and the evidence found to the Narcotics Unit of the Samarinda Police for further processing in accordance with applicable regulations.