Drug producer held in Medan

Drug producer held in Medan

MEDAN, North Sumatra: After receiving a tip-off from nearby
residents, police detained on Friday an alleged drug producer at
his residence on Jl. Danau Semayam in West Medan district, an
official said.

Chief of Medan Police Col. Hasyim Irianto told reporters on
Saturday that along with the alleged man, identified only as M
alias Ahua, 27, police seized eight drug making devices, 144
ecstasy pills, 2 packages of shabu-shabu (crystal
methampetamine), 13 stamping machines and a pressing machine from
his residence.

Hasyim said Ahua admitted during questioning that he produced
the drugs by blending paracetamol pills, tranquilizers, flour and
other medicines.

"He also confessed to selling the drugs at local night spots,"
Hasyim added. (01/39)