Tuesday, 10 November 2026
NAGAN RAYA | INDATANEWS.COM - Police in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia, have uncovered 13 drug-related offences between August and October 2026. During the operations, officers arrested 14 suspects and seized a total of 205.96 kilogrammes of methamphetamine.
In addition to the substantial quantity of methamphetamine, police also seized 9.97 grammes of cannabis and recovered a further 33,500 grammes, equivalent to 33.5 kilogrammes, of cannabis during separate operations.The results were announced at a press conference held in the lobby of Nagan Raya Police Headquarters on Monday, 9 November 2026.
Those attending included Nagan Raya Deputy Police Chief Commissioner Rafi Darmawan, Head of the Narcotics Investigation Unit AKP Rachmad Mulyadi, Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit AKP Muhammad Rizal, Deputy Head of the Narcotics Investigation Unit Ipda Erick Andilia, Head of Public Relations Ipda Arie Arfandi, and journalists representing various media organisations.The arrests form part of wider police efforts to combat the illicit drug trade across Nagan Raya Regency. Through these investigations, officers aim not only to bring suspected offenders to justice but also to identify possible links within wider drug distribution networks.
The number of suspects arrested reflects the scale of the enforcement operations. Police have pursued individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related offences as part of their continuing efforts to disrupt the illegal distribution of controlled substances.The 13 cases represent a significant part of the authorities' efforts to curb the spread of illegal drugs throughout the region.
Officers also seized 9.97 grammes of cannabis. A further 33,500 grammes, or 33.5 kilogrammes, of cannabis were recovered during police operations.
The evidence presented at the press conference therefore covered two main types of illegal drugs: methamphetamine and cannabis. The quantities came from the cases uncovered during the reporting period and additional discoveries made by officers.The substantial methamphetamine seizure highlights the importance of sustained investigations and enforcement action against the illegal drug trade.
Beyond arresting suspected offenders, police efforts also focus on identifying other individuals who may be involved and investigating the networks supporting the distribution of illegal drugs.
Nagan Raya Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, speaking through Head of the Narcotics Investigation Unit AKP Rachmad Mulyadi, said the 13 cases demonstrated the force's determination to combat illicit drug trafficking within its jurisdiction.
He said the results reflected the police force's commitment to taking firm action against drug-related offences that threaten public safety and undermine community welfare.The fight against illegal drugs involves more than bringing suspected offenders before the law. It also concerns protecting communities from the consequences of drug abuse and the wider circulation of prohibited substances.
For this reason, continuous investigations and consistent law enforcement remain essential in efforts to reduce the threat posed by illegal drugs.Nagan Raya Police are expected to strengthen their investigative and enforcement activities while remaining alert to the possible expansion of existing drug networks or the emergence of new trafficking operations in the region.
The uncovering of 13 drug cases, the arrest of 14 suspects and the seizure of 205.96 kilogrammes of methamphetamine between August and October 2026 mark a significant development in efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. (IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
