Saturday, 07 November 2026
JAMBI | INDATANEWS.COM - The Narcotics Investigation Unit of Jambi City Police has uncovered a major drug trafficking operation, arresting two men suspected of acting as drug couriers. During the operation, officers seized 2,122.4 grammes, or approximately 2.1 kilogrammes, of crystal methamphetamine, along with 998 Heineken-branded ecstasy pills weighing 419.16 grammes net.
The two men, both aged 35 and identified by the initials H.S. and R.A., were arrested on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at approximately 5 pm local time on Jalan Ade Irma Suryani, Telanaipura Sub-district, Jambi City.The investigation began following information received from members of the public. Local residents had expressed concern that the area was repeatedly being used as a meeting point for drug transactions. Acting on the information, Jambi City Police's Narcotics Investigation Unit launched an investigation, which ultimately led to the arrest of the two suspects.
Jambi Police Chief Senior Commissioner Ananto Herlambang, speaking through the Head of Jambi City Police's Narcotics Investigation Unit, Commissioner Tito Al Hafezt, said the operational team had acted immediately after receiving the information. The head of the unit personally led the investigation and arrest operation.Inside a brown shoulder bag belonging to one of the men, officers found three packets of crystal methamphetamine hidden in peanut snack packaging. They also discovered three transparent plastic bags containing brown Heineken-branded ecstasy pills, which had been concealed inside Kris Bee snack packaging.
Following these discoveries, investigators expanded their enquiries to determine whether the suspects had stored additional quantities of narcotics at other locations.During initial questioning, the two men reportedly admitted that they had hidden further drugs inside an electricity pole near the arrest site and at R.A.'s house in Sengeti Village, Sekernan Sub-district, Muaro Jambi Regency.
Officers followed up on the information and conducted further investigations and searches at the locations identified by the suspects.During a search of R.A.'s house, police discovered a green shopping bag containing several packets of suspected narcotics and items believed to be associated with illegal drug trafficking.
The seized items included one unopened large green packet bearing Chinese characters, believed to contain crystal methamphetamine; one opened large green packet containing suspected crystal methamphetamine; and three medium-sized transparent plastic bags also believed to contain crystal methamphetamine.In addition, officers found an opened large packet containing brown Heineken-branded ecstasy pills. Alongside the narcotics, they seized four empty transparent plastic bags, two digital scales, a marker pen and a pair of scissors.
Other items secured by investigators included four transparent plastic bags of various sizes, two digital scales, two peanut snack packets and two Kris Bee snack packets. These items are believed to have been used to store and conceal the narcotics.
Additional evidence included a brown shoulder bag, a marker pen, a pair of scissors, a green shopping bag, two Android mobile phones and a Suzuki FU motorcycle.During initial questioning, the two men reportedly stated that they had received approximately two kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and 998 ecstasy pills from an individual identified by the initial E. That person remains the focus of the ongoing investigation.
The suspects are believed to have worked as couriers, distributing the narcotics for resale. According to their statements, they had been promised payment of 10 million Indonesian rupiah (Rp) if they successfully distributed all the illegal substances.These statements form part of the investigative leads being pursued by police to establish the origin of the narcotics, identify distribution channels and determine whether other members of the trafficking network were involved.
"This demonstrates our determination. We will not stop until this network has been dismantled. The suspected supplier of the illegal drugs, Mr E, remains under surveillance and is the subject of further investigation," the Jambi Police Chief said.
Meanwhile, the Head of Jambi City Police's Narcotics Investigation Unit, Commissioner Tito Al Hafezt, said the successful operation was largely the result of information provided by members of the public and the intensive work carried out by officers in the field.He praised residents for their courage in reporting suspicious activities related to drug trafficking. Public participation, he said, was an important factor in helping police uncover narcotics offences.
"This operation began with information from members of the public. It shows that people are no longer afraid to stand up against drugs. We urge all residents to join us in continuing the fight against narcotics and ensuring that drug dealers have no place in our neighbourhoods. Suspicious activities can be reported through the 110 emergency hotline," the head of the narcotics unit said.The two suspects are facing prosecution over the alleged offences under Article 114 paragraph (2), in conjunction with Article 132 paragraph (1), of Indonesian Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, or Article 609 paragraph (2)(a) of Indonesian Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Article VII point 50 of Indonesian Law No. 1 of 2026 on Sentencing Adjustments.
Both suspects, together with all confiscated evidence, are currently being held at the Jambi City Police Narcotics Investigation Unit headquarters. They are undergoing further questioning and investigation.Police are continuing their enquiries to establish the whereabouts of the suspected supplier identified by the initial E and uncover what may be a wider drug trafficking network. The case also highlights the importance of public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities to protect communities from the dangers posed by illegal narcotics. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
