Bekasi Metro Police Raid Tramadol Village in North Cikarang
Bekasi Metro Police carried out a raid in Kampung Kavling, Cikarang Kota Village, North Cikarang Subdistrict, Bekasi Regency, West Java, which has long been known as a tramadol village through a covert operation.
The operation involved combined personnel from the Women’s Police Unit, Narcotics Investigation Unit, and Mobile Brigade, along with other related functions, using methods of covert surveillance, intensive investigation, and direct action against individuals suspected of involvement in the illegal prescription drug distribution network.
“This operation is a manifestation of our commitment to eradicating the circulation of narcotics and illegal prescription drugs by targeting areas that have long been known as hotspots for narcotics and strong medicines, such as tramadol and hexymer,” said Bekasi Metro Police Chief, Commissioner Sumarni, in Cikarang on Monday (6/4).
During the activity, officers successfully uncovered the distribution of illegal prescription drugs and secured several pieces of evidence from various locations in the Kampung Kavling area. From the raid, officers confiscated 920 tramadol pills and 23 alprazolam pills ready for illegal distribution.
Police named two suspects, while two other perpetrators with initials A and M are still being pursued as they are suspected to be part of the distribution network.
The operation did not stop there; officers also uncovered the practice of distributing Schedule G prescription drugs within the kavling area, specifically in Klaster Kendua. Officers secured two motorcyclists passing through the location.
After a search, evidence was found in the form of 6 tramadol pills and 2 hexymer pills.
From initial examinations, both admitted to obtaining the items from the Sukaraya area, Karangbahagia Subdistrict, Bekasi Regency.
“In addition, officers found additional evidence in the form of 25 tramadol pills and cash amounting to Rp50,000, which is suspected to be the proceeds from the sale of illegal prescription drugs,” explained the Police Chief.
Sumarni emphasised that she would not give any leeway to drug crime perpetrators in her jurisdiction. She also warned the perpetrators to immediately stop their illegal activities that could damage the nation’s future.
“There is no room for fear. We will continue to act, dismantle, and firmly prosecute every form of tramadol, hexymer, and other prescription drug distribution. This is our commitment to protecting the community, especially the younger generation. We stand at the forefront, ensuring that our children’s future is free from strong medications,” she stated.
In addition to law enforcement, her side prioritises preventive and educational approaches by inviting the community to actively provide information and increase vigilance against the dangers of prescription drugs in their surroundings.
According to the Police Chief, synergy between residents and the police is considered key to creating a safe and clean environment from prescription drug circulation.
Bekasi Metro Police opened complaint services for the public through the Direct Chat to Mother Police Chief Programme (CLBK), the National Police call centre at number 110, and 24-hour complaint services to support ongoing drug eradication efforts.
“With operations that continue to be intensified, it is hoped that the Kampung Kavling area can be free from prescription drug circulation, while creating a safe and conducive public order and security situation in Bekasi Regency,” she concluded.