Dramatic Chase of 19kg Methamphetamine Couriers in Riau Ends in Collision with Bread Vendor
The Bengkalis Police narcotics unit has foiled the distribution of 19 kilogrammes of methamphetamine. Two suspects were apprehended after crashing into a bread vendor while attempting to flee in the city of Pekanbaru.
Bengkalis Police Chief AKBP Fahrian Saleh Siregar explained that the operation began following intelligence about a large quantity of narcotics entering from Malaysia through illegal border crossings in Jangkang Village, Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency. The narcotics unit, led by AKP Kris Tofel, launched an investigation on Tuesday (17 February).
The two suspects, identified by the initials VI alias Wahyu (23) and AK alias Agus (24), were detained during the operation. Both claimed they were acting on orders from a person identified only as T.
“The suspects admitted the contraband belonged to someone with the initial T, who is currently still being pursued along with an associate known as Cik Man,” said Fahrian on Monday (23 February 2026).
Both suspects have been charged under Article 114 paragraph (2) in conjunction with Article 132 paragraph (1) of Law Number 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, carrying a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment.
AKBP Fahrian added that the seizure was part of Bengkalis Police’s commitment to supporting the Programme for the Prevention and Eradication of Narcotics Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (P4GN) within the jurisdiction of Riau Regional Police.
“We will not give any space to narcotics traffickers in the Bengkalis area and its surroundings. This demonstrates our seriousness in protecting the younger generation from the dangers of drugs,” he added.
Dramatic Chase
Meanwhile, AKP Kris Tofel explained that the two suspects had been tailed since departing from Bengkalis. They were observed heading towards Pekanbaru via the Roro ferry port.
After tracking their overland route to Pekanbaru, officers eventually spotted two suspicious men riding a red Honda Vario motorcycle without number plates in the Jalan Sembilang area. When officers attempted to stop them, the pair tried to flee.
Police then gave chase. Apparently panicking, the suspects lost control and struck a bread vendor.
“During their escape attempt, the suspects’ motorcycle lost control, resulting in a collision. The vehicle even crashed into a grilled bread stall beside a local petrol station before finally coming to a halt after two heavy impacts,” he explained.
Police ultimately managed to stop the suspects’ motorcycle. Both were powerless to resist when they were detained.