Drug bust in traffic operation

JAKARTA (JP): Police in Jambi got more than they bargained for during a traffic operation -- they discovered a huge consignment of marijuana.

Chief of Jambi Police Col. Soeyono said that his men found a total of 47 kilograms of dried marijuana on board four buses on their way from Aceh to Jakarta.

The discovery occurred during the Operasi Zebra Gajah '94 targeted chiefly against reckless drivers and traffic violations, the Antara news agency reported.

Three men in their 20s and a 64-year old woman were arrested in connection with the marijuana consignments.

Police made a similar bust in February, confiscating a total of 45kg of marijuana.

The traffic operation, in force between Sept. 26 and Oct. 25, netted 3,468 offenders, generating Rp 35 million in traffic fines. (emb)