Bekasi City Police Uncover 80 Drug Cases, 98 Suspects Charged
The Bekasi City Metropolitan Police have uncovered 80 drug cases since the start of 2026. A total of 98 individuals have been designated as suspects in cases involving the distribution and misuse of narcotics.
Bekasi City Metropolitan Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Kusumo Wahyu Bintoro, stated that this figure comprises 31 narcotics cases and 49 cases of distributing hard medicines or dangerous drugs without permission. He emphasised a strong commitment to eradicating the illicit trade of narcotics and prohibited drugs within their jurisdiction.
“We will not compromise on any form of narcotics and dangerous drug distribution. We need active public participation to report any suspicious activities,” said Kusumo on Friday (17/4/2026).
Of the 98 suspects, 37 are linked to narcotics cases and 61 to cases involving dangerous hard medicines.
In operations conducted over four months, the Bekasi City Metropolitan Police seized evidence consisting of dozens of kilograms of various types of narcotics. The seized items include 45 kg of cannabis, 883.65 grams of methamphetamine, 71 ecstasy pills, 759.55 grams of synthetic tobacco (gorila), and 271,680 hard medicine pills.
“If calculated, these discoveries are estimated to have saved more than 62,000 lives,” he explained.
He noted that the areas with the highest rate of drug case discoveries are Bekasi Barat, Bekasi Timur, Pondok Gede, Jatisampurna, and Bekasi Selatan sub-districts.
He revealed changes in trends or methods used by perpetrators in the field. Previously, distribution was often done conventionally through shops or rented stores, but now perpetrators more frequently use cash on delivery (COD) systems or the drop-off method.
“Perpetrators can meet buyers directly or vice versa, with goods left at a location for the buyer to pick up later. This presents a new challenge for us, but we continue to adapt our strategies for uncovering cases,” he added.
The Bekasi City Metropolitan Police stated they will not give any leeway to distributors. They also invited the public to actively provide information through the 110 Call Centre.
For their actions, narcotics suspects are charged under Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, with a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment. Meanwhile, perpetrators in illegal hard medicine cases are subject to Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health, with penalties of up to 12 years’ imprisonment.