Depok Police Arrest 34 Suspects in Illegal Pharmaceuticals and Liquor Case

The Depok Metro Police’s Narcotics Unit has uncovered dozens of cases involving the distribution of list G pharmaceuticals and alcoholic beverages during the period of April to June 2026, resulting in the arrest of 34 suspects. From the operation, officers successfully seized 33,708 pills of list G drugs and 73 bottles of alcoholic beverages of various brands, said Depok Metro Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Abdul Waras, on Tuesday (30/6/2026). He detailed that the seized pharmaceutical evidence included 10,345 Tramadol pills, 22,329 Hexymer pills, 834 Trihexyphenidyl pills, and 200 Alprazolam pills. Additionally, the 73 bottles of alcohol confiscated by the police consisted of various brands, including Drum, Jägermeister, Gilbey’s Vodka, Chivas Regal, Iceland Vodka, Captain Morgan, Jameson, Gordon’s, Vibe Exotic Lyce, Red Label, Singleton, Drum Whiskey, Batavia, Vibe Black Tea, and Jose Cuervo. One of the enforcement locations for the alcohol was an apartment on Jalan Raya Margonda. Based on the investigation, the perpetrators carried out their actions with the motive of obtaining economic profit, while the modus operandi used was selling the goods directly through shops or via a cash on delivery (COD) system. For their actions, the suspects are charged with violating Article 435 and Article 436 paragraphs (1) and (2) of Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 12 years and a maximum fine of IDR 5 billion. Currently, all suspects are undergoing legal proceedings and the case files are still being finalised pending a P-21 declaration from the Prosecutor’s Office. This operation demonstrates the commitment of the Depok Metro Police Narcotics Unit to eradicating the illegal circulation of hard drugs and alcoholic beverages that have the potential to disrupt public security and order and endanger public health. The police urged the public not to abuse list G drugs and to report immediately if they become aware of any illegal distribution of prescription drugs or unlicensed alcoholic beverages in their neighbourhood.