Drug Dealer Arrested in Berau, Police Seize 22 Packets of Narcotics
A man suspected of being a drug dealer, identified by the initials FAA (26), a resident of Bugis Village, Tanjung Redeb District, was arrested by the Berau Police Narcotics Unit on Thursday (4/6). The arrest occurred during an undercover operation targeting the abuse and distribution of Category 1 narcotics in the Berau region.
“In this case, we secured a man with the initials FAA who is suspected of being involved in drug trafficking. From the suspect, police seized dozens of packets of methamphetamine with a total gross weight reaching 12.17 grams,” said Narcotics Unit Head AKP Agus Priyanto to Media Indonesia on Friday (12/6).
He explained that the case came to light following a tip-off from the public received by officers around 12:30 Central Indonesian Time (WITA) regarding suspected drug trafficking activities in the Bugis Village area. “After receiving the information from the public, members of the Narcotics Unit immediately conducted an investigation to verify the accuracy of the information,” he stated.
Following the investigation, at around 16:00 WITA, officers successfully apprehended FAA in the Bugis Village area. During initial interrogation, the suspect admitted that he was still storing methamphetamine at his home. “Officers then conducted a search of the suspect’s house, witnessed by the head of the neighbourhood association and local residents who were confirmed not to be relatives of the suspect,” he explained.
From the search, police discovered 22 small packets suspected of containing Category 1 methamphetamine. Police also seized several other items. “In addition to the methamphetamine, police secured a bundle of small plastic clips, a white plastic bag, a methamphetamine spoon, a black handbag, a mobile phone, and a motorcycle believed to be connected to the criminal activity,” Agus stated.
Following the arrest and seizure of evidence, the suspect has been detained at the Berau Police Station for further investigation. “The suspect FAA is being charged under Article 114 paragraph (2) of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, as well as Article 609 paragraph (2) letter a of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code, in accordance with the applicable penal provisions,” he concluded.