Customs and Military Foil Smuggling of 21 Kilograms of Methamphetamine at Indonesia-Malaysia Border
A joint operation by Entikong Customs, the Indonesia-Malaysia Border Security Task Force of the 1st Air Defence Artillery Battalion/PBC/1 Kostrad, the TNI Strategic Intelligence Agency, TNI SGI, and the West Kalimantan Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has successfully thwarted the circulation of narcotics at the Indonesia-Malaysia border. The combined team foiled the smuggling of 21,476.9 grams of methamphetamine via an unofficial route on the right sector of the Entikong Cross-Border Post (PLBN) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
“The operation was part of a joint patrol aimed at tightening surveillance of the RI-Malaysia border area,” said Rendi Apriyanto, Head of Internal Compliance and Outreach at Entikong Customs, in a statement on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
The case came to light when officers became suspicious of a vehicle that had previously undergone inspection at the Entikong PLBN and was moving towards an unofficial route near the post. The joint team then took action against the vehicle between approximately 5.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Western Indonesian Time in Entikong District, Sanggau Regency.
Upon inspection, the vehicle was found to be driven by a man from Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with the initials MO. The team also discovered 20 green tea packets containing white crystalline lumps with a gross weight of approximately 21,476.9 grams. The driver and all evidence were subsequently taken to the Kotis Dalduk Post for further examination.
Upon arrival at the Kotis Dalduk Post, Entikong Customs conducted a sample test using a Narcotest NIK device, which confirmed the white crystals were methamphetamine, or sabu. Following the seizure, the evidence was counted and weighed before being secured for further legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the driver, MO, is suspected of violating Law Number 35 of 2009 on Narcotics.
Rendi disclosed that the suspect and all evidence were then transported to the XII/Tanjungpura Regional Military Command for further coordination before being handed over to the West Kalimantan Provincial BNN. “This success demonstrates the strong synergy between agencies in safeguarding the border area from the threat of transnational narcotics trafficking. We extend our gratitude to all teams involved for their excellent cooperation in preventing the circulation of narcotics in Indonesia,” Rendi concluded.