Kampung Rakyat Police Bust Drug Hideout in Oil Palm Plantation in Labuhanbatu Selatan

LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The Kampung Rakyat Police Sector has dismantled a suspected drug hideout operating inside an oil palm plantation in Teluk Panji II Village, Kampung Rakyat District, Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency, on Wednesday (May 21, 2026). Two men were arrested in connection with the distribution and use of methamphetamine (shabu).

The operation was initiated after local residents reported suspicious activities, including alleged drug transactions and consumption in the remote plantation area. Acting on the information, police immediately conducted an investigation before launching a targeted raid.

Around 11:00 a.m. local time, officers detained a suspicious individual in the plantation. The suspect was identified as JPM alias Jaro (49), a resident of Link II Indrapura Kota Village, Air Putih District, Batu Bara Regency.

Drugs and Evidence Recovered

During the search, officers discovered three plastic packets containing methamphetamine with a total gross weight of 0.47 grams. A mobile phone suspected to have been used for drug transactions was also seized.

Additional paraphernalia found at the scene indicated that the location was being used for both drug consumption and distribution activities, strengthening police suspicions that the plantation served as a hidden drug hub.

Second Suspect Arrested Following Investigation

In his initial interrogation, JPM alias Jaro admitted to obtaining the drugs from another individual identified as RSM alias Rudi. Based on this information, officers expanded their investigation to Teluk Panji II hamlet.

At approximately 11:45 a.m., police arrested the second suspect, RSM alias Rudi (50). A further 1.55 grams of methamphetamine was found in his possession, along with various items allegedly used for drug consumption and distribution.

In total, police confiscated four plastic packets containing 2.02 grams of methamphetamine, Rp250,000 in cash, nine empty plastic sachets, a glass pipette, scissors, a small spoon, two mobile phones, a black cigarette box, and a gray sling bag.

Police Pledge Firm Action Against Drug Networks

Labuhanbatu Selatan Police Chief AKBP Aditya S.P. Sembiring, through Kampung Rakyat Police Chief AKP Muhammad Ilham Lubis, emphasized that the raid reflects the ongoing commitment to eradicate drug trafficking even in rural and plantation areas.

"We immediately followed up on public reports. We appreciate the community's role in helping the police combat drug crimes," AKP Muhammad Ilham Lubis said.

He added that the police will not tolerate drug activity in any form and urged residents to continue reporting suspicious behavior.

Both suspects and all evidence have been taken to the Kampung Rakyat Police Station for further investigation. The case has been handed over to the Narcotics Unit of the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police for legal proceedings. (IDNC)

REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala