Ecstasy pill maker arrested

TANGERANG: Tangerang Police have arrested a man for allegedly producing ecstasy pills at his home in Mekarsari subdistrict, Neglasari district.

Police apprehended the suspect, identified as Iwan Setiadi, on Sunday night and seized eight Ecstasy pills, raw chemical materials and equipment to mold the pills.

Iwan, 23, admitted the equipment was bought from his friend, identified as Jimy, who was still at large, and planned to produce the pills, which would be sold for Rp 60,000 (US$7) each.

Tangerang Police narcotics division head Adj. Comr. Zaenuddin said Monday that police were still hunting for Iwan's accomplices, including Jimy. -- JP