Foreigner arrested for heroin possession

Foreigner arrested for heroin possession

JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a Nigerian at Hanover Hotel in
Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta on Monday for allegedly possessing
100 grams of heroin, an officer said.

Capt. Gusti Ketut Gunawa of the Jakarta Police detectives unit
identified the suspect as Christian Chinedu alias John Osagie.

"Chinedu was arrested after he offered the heroin to an
undercover detective," Gusti said, adding that Chinedu had been
under police surveillance since his arrival in the city two weeks
ago.

Gusti said that Chinedu, allegedly a member of an
international drug syndicate, was listed as wanted by the police.

It is believed he has links with local drug traders, Gusti
said.

However, Chinedu denied ownership of the heroin, estimated to
have a street value of Rp 19 million. "It's not mine. It belongs
to Roy, my friend," he said.

Chinedu said it was his first visit to Jakarta. "I've never
traveled here before."

Chinedu is being detained at city police headquarters for
further investigation. (emf)