TNI-Polri Express 100 Kg Cannabis Control From Bukittinggi Prison

TNI And Polri Together With The Head Of Bukittinggi Prison/ANTARA/Altas Maulana

BUKITTINGGI - personnel from Kodim 0304 Agam in collaboration with the Bukittinggi Police, West Sumatra, revealed a case of the circulation of more than 100 kilograms of marijuana which was allegedly controlled by Bukittinggi prison inmates.

"Thank you to the TNI colleagues who helped with the disclosure. We have secured two inmates at the Bukittinggi Prison who are the controllers of the circulation of more than 100 kilograms of marijuana. The initial information is more than 100 kilograms," said Head of the Narcotics Unit of the Bukittinggi Police, AKP Syafri, as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, August 22.

The two inmates are R (22) who was previously detained with the same case. He was assisted by his colleague S (40).

Syafri said the disclosure of the drug control case from behind bars began with the arrest of the marijuana dealer by the Intelligence Unit of Kodim 0304 Agam in Padang Luar and Sarojo Bukittinggi.

"After the development, two perpetrators who were arrested by TNI colleagues later admitted to getting marijuana from prisoners in prison after we coordinated with prisons and synchronized, it turned out to be true," said Syafri.

The two inmates admitted to controlling marijuana obtained from Panyabungan, North Sumatra, to be traded in Bukittinggi City and its surroundings.

"They control it from within this prison via cell phone communication. We are still investigating and pursuing possible evidence and other suspects," he said.

Meanwhile, Head of Bukittinggi Headquarters Marten said his party would cooperate with other law enforcement officials in disclosing this case.

"We don't really understand how the perpetrators control from inside the prison. Later the results of the investigation can be obtained, we will not hinder law enforcement. We will work together so that drug trafficking can be eradicated," he said.