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        "msgid": "banten-police-destroy-73-2-kg-of-crystal-meth-and-etomidate-vapes-from-six-month-operation-1782841931",
        "date": "2026-06-30 23:47:07",
        "title": "Banten Police Destroy 73.2 kg of Crystal Meth and Etomidate Vapes from Six-Month Operation",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Banten Regional Police have destroyed a significant haul of narcotics, including 73.2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 25 cartridges of etomidate-laced vape liquid, seized during operations in the first half of 2026. The evidence, valued at approximately Rp 90.5 billion, was destroyed to mark International Anti-Drug Day. Authorities claim the seizures from five major cases have potentially saved over 332,000 people from drug abuse.",
        "content": "<p>The Banten Regional Police have destroyed a cache of narcotics\nevidence from cases uncovered between January and June 2026. The\ndestroyed evidence consisted of 73.2 kilograms of crystal\nmethamphetamine, 7.4 kilograms of marijuana, and 25 vape cartridges\ncontaining the substance etomidate. Banten Police Deputy Chief Brigadier\nGeneral Hendra Wirawan stated that the destruction was carried out in\nconjunction with International Anti-Drug Day 2026 and as a form of\ncommitment to eradicating drug trafficking. \u201cThe destruction of evidence\nwe are carrying out today is not merely to fulfil legal provisions, but\nalso represents transparency, accountability, and the commitment of the\nBanten Regional Police to breaking the chain of illicit drug\ndistribution,\u201d Hendra said on Tuesday (30\/6\/2026). Meanwhile, the\nDirector of Drug Investigation at the Banten Police, Senior Commissioner\nWiwin Setyawan, explained that the evidence resulted from the\ninvestigation of five cases throughout the first semester of 2026. The\ninvestigations took place in several locations, ranging from Cilegon\nCity, the Merak Executive Terminal, to the Merak-Jakarta Toll Road.\nAccording to Wiwin, the total value of the seized evidence reached\napproximately Rp 90.5 billion. Based on the assumption that one gram of\nnarcotics can be abused by four people, the operation is claimed to have\nsaved around 332,000 lives from potential drug abuse. \u201cThe success of\nthis operation has saved approximately 332,000 souls from the potential\nabuse of narcotics. The total value of the evidence seized is estimated\nto reach around Rp 90.5 billion,\u201d Wiwin stated. The five cases\ninvestigated by the Banten Police Drug Investigation Directorate during\nthe six-month period are as follows: 1. Medan-Banten-Bali Marijuana\nNetwork (30 January 2026) Location: Gerem Petrol Station, Cilegon City.\nCollaboration: Banten Police Drug Investigation Directorate &amp; Merak\nCustoms and Excise. Modus operandi and evidence: The perpetrator\ndirectly carried 7,492.61 grams of marijuana in a backpack via land\nroute. Status: Phase II. 2. Pekanbaru-Jakarta-Surabaya Crystal Meth\nNetwork (6 February 2026) Location: In front of Hotel Amaris, Cilegon\nCity. Modus operandi and evidence: The suspect collected 4,272 grams of\ncrystal meth from a wanted person in Cilegon to be handed over to\nanother wanted person in Jakarta. Status: Phase II. 3. Medan-Jakarta\nNPS\/Etomidate Network (6 March 2026) Location\/Route: Expedition service.\nEvidence and modus operandi: 30 vape cartridges containing etomidate\nliquid (\u00b130 grams). A total of 25 cartridges were destroyed according to\nthe ruling. Status: Phase I. 4. Lampung-Serpong Crystal Meth Network (8\nMarch 2026) Location: Merak Executive Terminal. Modus operandi and\nevidence: The suspect carried 15,862 grams of crystal meth in a suitcase\nfor distribution in South Tangerang. Status: Phase I. 5.\nAceh-Medan-Pekanbaru-Jakarta Crystal Meth Network (18 March 2026) -\nLargest Case Location: Merak-Jakarta Toll Road Extension, Cilegon.\nCollaboration: Banten Police Drug Investigation Directorate &amp; Merak\nCustoms and Excise. Modus operandi and evidence: Smuggled 55,212 grams\nof crystal meth hidden inside a car body. Status: Under\ninvestigation.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/banten-police-destroy-73-2-kg-of-crystal-meth-and-etomidate-vapes-from-six-month-operation-1782841931",
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