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        "id": 1687051,
        "msgid": "police-deny-releasing-drug-suspect-in-maros-for-rp75-million-1776603047",
        "date": "2026-04-19 18:49:02",
        "title": "Police Deny Releasing Drug Suspect in Maros for Rp75 Million",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNN_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The head of the Narcotics Investigation Unit at Maros Police has denied allegations that a drug suspect was released in exchange for Rp75 million, stating that no such case exists in their records and the mentioned officer is not part of their team. All drug cases are handled according to procedure, including assessments for rehabilitation for addicts rather than detention for non-dealers. The police urge the public to verify information and reaffirm their commitment to combating drug trafficking in Maros Regency.",
        "content": "<p>The head of the Narcotics Investigation Unit at Maros Police Resort,\nIptu Asri Arif, has denied information that a drug case suspect was\nreleased in exchange for an alleged Rp75 million. \u201cWe have checked the\npolice report data and investigation administration. The results show no\ndrug case with the chronology, suspect, or amount of money as rumoured.\nThe member named as receiving the money is also not among our\npersonnel,\u201d said Asri in his statement on Sunday (19\/4). According to\nAsri, all handling of drug cases at Maros Police Resort is carried out\nin accordance with procedures, from the investigation process, case\nreview, to the transfer of files to the prosecutor\u2019s office. \u201cWe\nemphasise that it is not true,\u201d he said. Asri explained that they found\nno record of an arrest matching the details of the circulating\nallegations. \u201cWe remain focused on our work. If there is a member\ninvolved in wrongdoing, please report it with clear evidence to Propam.\nBut for this issue, we assure you there is no such case,\u201d he clarified.\nRegarding drug users who are not detained in the police station cell,\nAsri Arif, who has been in the position for about a week, explained that\nthis is part of implementing rehabilitation for narcotic users who meet\nthe criteria. Asri explained that this handling is carried out through\ncoordination with the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) via an integrated\nassessment process. \u201cPerpetrators categorised as addicts or victims of\nabuse, not dealers or kingpins, are directed to undergo rehabilitation.\nThe decision is based on recommendations from the integrated assessment\nteam involving medical and legal elements,\u201d he revealed. This step,\naccording to Asri, refers to Law No.\u00a035 of 2009 on Narcotics, which\nregulates rehabilitation for certain users. \u201cWe urge the public not to\neasily believe unverified information, and we reaffirm our commitment to\neradicating drug trafficking in Maros Regency,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>",
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