Tuesday, 27 October 2026
JAMBI | INDATANEWS.COM - The Jambi City Police Narcotics Investigation Unit has seized approximately 1.5 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, 583 ecstasy pills and 302.2 grammes of ecstasy powder in two separate drug cases uncovered on 20 and 23 October 2026. Police arrested two men, identified by the initials RH, 39, and FPP, 26, and are still searching for another suspected individual, identified as A, who allegedly instructed FPP to order one kilogramme of methamphetamine.
Jambi City Police Chief Senior Commissioner Ananto Herlambang, through Narcotics Investigation Unit Chief Assistant Commissioner Tito Al Hafezt, explained that the investigations began after members of the public reported suspected drug transactions near the Chinese Cemetery on Jalan Hasan Basri, Simpang IV Sipin, Telanaipura district, Jambi City.Acting on the information, the Jambi City Police Narcotics Investigation Unit's Team I launched an investigation. Officers subsequently arrested RH at the location on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at approximately 2 pm Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
"On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at approximately 2 pm, the operational team successfully detained a man identified by the initials RH (39) at the scene. During a search, officers found five packets of methamphetamine and hundreds of ecstasy pills inside the seat compartment of the motorbike he was riding," the Narcotics Investigation Unit chief said.The discovery provided police with an initial lead in tracing a suspected drug distribution network involving RH. Officers continued their investigation by searching the suspect's home on Jalan Rd. Abdurrahman, RT 01, Kenali Besar, Alam Barajo district, Jambi City.
In a storage area behind the house, police found additional packets of methamphetamine, hundreds of ecstasy pills and two packets of ecstasy powder stored in a plastic box. Officers also seized digital scales and several other items suspected of being connected to drug distribution activities."The total evidence seized from RH comprised 10 packets of methamphetamine weighing 1.4 kilogrammes gross, 398 Marvel-brand ecstasy pills, 185 Skull-brand ecstasy pills, 302.2 grammes of ecstasy powder, digital scales and other evidence," he explained.
Investigators then examined RH's mobile phone to trace communications related to suspected drug transactions. During the examination, officers discovered several WhatsApp conversations discussing the delivery of methamphetamine and ecstasy. They also found a message from a number with an international dialling code ordering one kilogramme of methamphetamine.The messages led investigators to suspect that other individuals were involved in the drug distribution network. Officers subsequently expanded their investigation to identify the person who had placed the order and trace possible distribution routes for the illegal substances.
"RH's mobile phone contained numerous chats about the delivery of methamphetamine and ecstasy. One of the numbers had ordered one kilogramme of methamphetamine. We immediately launched an investigation," the Narcotics Investigation Unit chief continued.
Further investigations led officers to an address in Lorong Pelangi, Talang Bakung, Jambi Selatan district, Jambi City. On Friday, 23 October 2026, at approximately 10 pm, police arrested FPP, aged 26.
According to information provided by FPP during the investigation, he had ordered one kilogramme of methamphetamine at the instruction of a person identified by the initial A. Police are continuing their search for A to investigate the individual's alleged role in the network.Investigators subsequently searched FPP's home in Evodia Housing Complex, RT 001, Sepakat Makmur village, Sungai Gelam district, Muaro Jambi Regency. Inside a bedroom, officers found one large packet of methamphetamine, five medium-sized packets and one small packet.
Police recorded the gross weight of the methamphetamine found in FPP's possession at approximately 140 grammes. Combined with the evidence seized from RH, the total quantity of methamphetamine confiscated in the two cases reached approximately 1.5 kilogrammes gross.Both suspects and all the seized evidence are now being held at Jambi City Police Headquarters as the investigation continues. Investigators are also pursuing further leads to establish whether other individuals were involved and to trace the wider drug distribution network connected to the two suspects.
"We emphasise that there is no place for drugs in Jambi City. We appreciate the information provided by the public. This demonstrates that cooperation between the Indonesian National Police and the community has successfully thwarted large-scale drug distribution. Both suspects will face charges under Article 114(2) in conjunction with Article 132(1) of Indonesian Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, which carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment or the death penalty," the police chief said.
Investigators have charged both suspects under Article 114(2) in conjunction with Article 132(1) of Indonesian Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics. According to the police, the provisions carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment or the death penalty.Jambi City Police have urged members of the public not to hesitate to report suspicious activities related to drug abuse or distribution in their neighbourhoods. Information from residents is considered important in helping law enforcement officers investigate suspected criminal offences and uncover drug trafficking networks.
The operation demonstrates how information from the public, combined with the examination of digital communications, can help investigators develop a case from an initial arrest to the identification of other suspected individuals who placed orders. Although two suspects have been arrested, police must complete their investigation to establish each individual's role and determine the whereabouts of A, who remains at large. (IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
