East Jakarta Petrol Station Assailant Tests Positive for Methamphetamine and Cannabis
Police have arrested JMH, a man who claimed to be an official and assaulted staff at a petrol station in Cipinang, East Jakarta. Following an investigation, it was revealed that JMH tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis.
This information was disclosed by the Chief of Police for East Jakarta, Commissioner Alfian Nurrizal, via his official Instagram account, as seen by detikcom on Tuesday (24 February 2026). He initially confirmed that JMH was not a member of the National Police.
“There have been reports circulating stating that a member of the National Police assaulted three employees at a petrol station in East Jakarta. This information is untrue and does not align with the findings of the investigation,” said Alfian.
He then stated that JMH was eventually arrested by the police. It was then revealed that the individual was actually a car rental employee.
“The perpetrator, identified as JMH (31), has been confirmed not to be a member of the National Police, but rather a car rental employee,” he said.
Subsequently, the police questioned the perpetrator. During the questioning, the perpetrator’s statements changed repeatedly, prompting the police to test his urine.
“After a urine test was conducted, the perpetrator tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis,” he said.
He assured that JMH is now in custody and will be punished according to applicable regulations. “The perpetrator is currently in custody and is undergoing further legal proceedings in accordance with applicable regulations,” he added.
Previously, a video recording circulated showing an act of violence committed by a man, a passenger in a Toyota Vellfire, at a petrol station in Cipinang, East Jakarta. The police responded quickly to this information and apprehended the perpetrator.
The incident occurred at a petrol station in the Cipinang area, East Jakarta, on Sunday evening (22 February). The video caption stated that the black Vellfire was attempting to refuel with Pertalite fuel.
However, the petrol station staff refused because the barcode scan did not match the vehicle’s registration number, preventing the refuelling process according to regulations. For information, Pertamina has implemented a barcode system for refuelling with Pertalite fuel. Vehicles without a barcode cannot refuel with Pertalite fuel.
This refusal triggered an emotional reaction from the perpetrator, who was a passenger in the car. With an arrogant attitude, the perpetrator even claimed to be an official, even though he was not.
Furthermore, the perpetrator also committed an act of violence. He assaulted several petrol station employees. This case was then reported by the victims to the Pulo Gadung Police Station on Monday, 23 February 2026.