Mampang Police Arrest Methamphetamine Dealer Controlled from Prison
The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Mampang Prapatan Police Station has arrested a narcotics dealer and user suspected of being controlled by an individual currently held in a correctional facility (lapas).
“According to his confession, he contacted someone still inside the prison, who then instructed him to pick up the drugs in a certain area. However, this is still under investigation. We ask for your prayers so that we can further develop this case,” said the Head of the Mampang Prapatan Police Criminal Unit, AKP Purwaditya, during a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday.
The arrest was carried out as part of Operation Nila Jaya 2026, organised by the Metro Jaya Regional Police for a 15-day period, running from 9 to 23 September 2026.
The suspect, identified by the initials OR (33), was arrested on Monday (14/9) at approximately 14:30 WIB on Jalan Bangka V, Pela Mampang, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta.
The arrest began when police were uncovering narcotics cases as part of Operation Nila Jaya 2026. “During the apprehension of a man with the initials OR, a body search was conducted, revealing five small clear plastic clips containing methamphetamine. Subsequently, the suspect and the evidence were taken to the Mampang Police Station for further investigation,” he said.
Police stated that OR was not only distributing methamphetamine but was also a user of the narcotics. “In addition to distributing, the individual was also using the narcotics,” he added.
OR is also known to be a recidivist in narcotics cases, having previously served a sentence of approximately five years.
Based on preliminary examinations, the suspect contacted an individual in prison to obtain the narcotics. Police are still investigating the identity of the party suspected of controlling the drug collection as well as the wider distribution network.
The intended target for the methamphetamine distribution was reportedly located in the entertainment district of Kemang.
From the suspect’s possession, police seized five small plastic clips containing white crystals suspected to be methamphetamine, with gross weights of 0.11g, 0.17g, 0.20g, 0.21g, and 0.22g respectively. Additionally, police seized one grey Samsung A02 mobile phone.
The suspect faces charges under Article 114 paragraph (1) of the Republic of Indonesia Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, in conjunction with Law Number 1 of 2026 regarding the adjustment of criminal acts, and Article 609 paragraph (1) letter a of Law Number 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code (KUHP), carrying a minimum prison sentence of five years and a maximum of 20 years.