Drug Dealer Arrested in East Jakarta for Smuggling Methamphetamine in a Biscuit Tin
We will not give any space for drug trafficking. This revelation is the result of swift action by officers after receiving information from the public regarding suspicious activity related to drugs,” said the Head of the Jakarta Pusat Police, Commissioner Reynold Hutagalung, on Thursday (June 4, 2026).
The arrest was made on Wednesday (June 3) at around 01:30 local time at a house. Police then searched the location where the drug courier was apprehended.
“From the search, police found a tin of biscuits containing five large plastic bags of methamphetamine with a total gross weight of 510.3 grams,” he explained.
Separately, the Head of the Narcotics Unit of the Jakarta Pusat Police, AKBP Wisnu S. Kuncoro, said that IO claimed he was only tasked with picking up and delivering the methamphetamine package. IO admitted that he was ordered by someone with the initials NB.
“The suspect received the package, which was sent via an online motorcycle taxi service. After receiving the goods, the suspect was instructed to hand over the package to someone with the initials FN. However, before he had a chance to hand it over, the suspect was successfully apprehended by officers,” he said.
According to him, IO was a first-time drug courier. He told investigators that he was promised a sum of money by the perpetrator, who is currently being pursued by police.
From IO’s possession, police confiscated his mobile phone for the purposes of the investigation. Currently, they are still conducting further investigation to uncover the drug trafficking network.
“We are still hunting for other individuals who are allegedly involved, including NB and FN. We also urge the public not to hesitate to report if they know of any drug abuse or trafficking in their area,” he added.
IO has been charged by investigators with Article 114 paragraph (2) of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics and/or Article 609 paragraph (2) letter a of Law Number 1 of 2026 concerning Amendments to Criminal Law.
Watch also the Video of Police Chasing a Drug Courier, 113 Kg of Methamphetamine Seized.
(rdh/mea)