No CCTV And Electricity Make It Difficult For Police To Reveal Drug Nests At Tanah Abang Market Block G

Methamphetamine suction device found at location/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - The absence of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and electricity at Tanah Abang Market Block G, Central Jakarta makes it difficult for the police to uncover drug users on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Tanah Abang Market Block G.

"There is no CCTV at that location, there is no electricity," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Tanah Abang Metro Police, Kompol Kukuh Islami when confirmed by VOI, Monday, July 10.

Until now, the police have not succeeded in arresting the perpetrators, either using drugs or thugs. However, the police continue to take precautions by conducting patrols.

"We carry out routine patrols in preventing the market. Indeed, until now we have not secured any parties," he said.

Kompol Kukuh said that his party had difficulty disclosing due to lack of information and witnesses. As a result, the police have difficulty ensuring who likes to go to the location.

"The lack of information and witnesses, so we don't know or make sure who went there. The police officers have also asked for information from market security officers," he said.

Previously, it was reported that the results of the investigation by the Tanah Abang Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit on the 2nd floor of Tanah Abang Market Blok G, Central Jakarta, found evidence of a methamphetamine-type drug suction device allegedly used by drug users.

"Earlier, we from the police station conducted sweeps on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Then we found the bottles used by drug users on the 2nd floor," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Tanah Abang Metro Police, Kompol Kukuh Islami, Friday, July 7.

Furthermore, Kompol Kukuh said that his party was involved because of the news report obtained and immediately checked. In this case, the police will make disclosures that occur in Block G.