Thursday, 05 November 2026
LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Police in Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, have uncovered a suspected methamphetamine (crystal meth) trafficking operation in Tanjung Medan Village. During the operation, officers arrested a 48-year-old man identified by the initials MR, also known as Wak Lobe. They seized methamphetamine with a gross weight of 6.24 grammes.
Police also seized a digital weighing scale, cash amounting to one million rupiah, several small plastic bags, items suspected of being used in drug trafficking and a mobile phone. The investigation began after officers received information from members of the public about suspected drug dealing in Kampung Rakyat District.The arrest took place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at approximately 4.30 pm Western Indonesian Time (WIB), in Labuhan Hamlet, Tanjung Medan Village, Kampung Rakyat District, Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency.
The case highlights the importance of public participation in helping the police uncover and tackle suspected drug trafficking within local communities.The criminal investigation team at Kampung Rakyat Police Station subsequently launched an investigation. Officers initially monitored the situation in the area before taking action against a man suspected of being involved in drug trafficking.
After observing the situation on the ground, officers arrested MR, also known as Wak Lobe, in Labuhan Hamlet, Tanjung Medan Village.During an initial search, officers found a plastic bag suspected of containing methamphetamine. They also discovered an electronic weighing scale and one million rupiah in cash, which may have been linked to drug transactions.
These findings prompted officers to question the arrested man further and deepen their investigation.
Following MR's arrest, officers conducted an initial interview to investigate his alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
During questioning, MR stated that he had additional quantities of methamphetamine stored at his home. Officers subsequently went to his residence to conduct a further search.There, police found a mobile phone box beneath a cupboard. Inside were two medium-sized and eight small plastic bags suspected of containing methamphetamine.
Officers gathered all the items seized at the arrest scene and at the suspect's home. A subsequent weighing determined that the confiscated narcotics had a gross weight of 6.24 grammes.In addition to the drugs, police seized 14 empty plastic bags, a mobile phone box, one million rupiah in cash, a digital weighing scale, a pipette-shaped scoop and a Tecno mobile phone.
During the initial questioning, MR, also known as Wak Lobe, admitted that the methamphetamine discovered by police belonged to him.Officers subsequently took the suspect and all the evidence to Kampung Rakyat Police Station, under the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police Headquarters, where further legal proceedings were initiated.
According to the police, public participation plays an important role in uncovering narcotics-related offences. Information provided by residents through appropriate channels can help officers launch investigations, identify suspected illegal activities and take action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Police urged members of the public not to be afraid to report suspected cases of drug abuse or drug trafficking in their neighbourhoods.Combating drugs requires the involvement of various stakeholders. Police cannot rely solely on law enforcement measures but also need residents to have the courage to report suspicious activities, families to remain attentive to their surroundings and all community groups to work together.
Families and the wider social environment play an important role in protecting young people from the harmful effects of drugs. Through shared vigilance and monitoring, residents can help create a safer environment and reduce the risk of drug abuse.The case uncovered in Tanjung Medan Village also serves as a reminder that drug trafficking poses a real threat requiring collective vigilance. Residents are urged not to ignore potential signs of drug-related activities.
To make it easier to provide information, members of the public can contact the police emergency number 110 if they witness disturbances to public safety and order or incidents involving public security and order, known locally as Kamtibmas. These include suspected drug abuse and drug trafficking.Police also reminded residents to submit information through designated channels so that officers can handle reports in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws.
According to police, the situation during the operation in Tanjung Medan Village remained safe, orderly and under control.The discovery marks another step in police efforts to tackle suspected drug trafficking. It is also intended to encourage residents to play an active role in protecting their neighbourhoods from the dangers of drugs. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
