Metro Jaya Police Bust Illegal Distribution of Prescription Drugs in South Jakarta Kiosk, 827 Pills Seized

The Narcotics Investigation Directorate of the Metro Jaya Regional Police has uncovered the suspected distribution of ‘Daftar G’ prescription drugs and psychotropic substances at a kiosk in the Pondok Pinang area, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta. A total of 827 prescription pills and a man identified by the initials RI (26) were secured during the operation.

“We from the Narcotics Investigation Directorate of the Metro Jaya Regional Police have apprehended a man with the initials RI, suspected of distributing ‘Daftar G’ drugs in the Pondok Pinang area, South Jakarta, with evidence consisting of approximately 827 pills,” stated Iptu Eka, Sub-unit 3 Panit of the Metro Jaya Regional Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate, in a written statement on Saturday (3/10/2026).

Eka noted that the suspect was apprehended at the kiosk. The 827 seized prescription pills included 680 tablets of Tramadol, 46 of Trihex, 77 of Alprazolam, 10 of Diazepam, 8 of Lorazepam, and 6 of Riklona.

In addition to the drugs, police also seized one Vivo mobile phone suspected of being used for communication activities, as well as Rp 310,000 in cash believed to be proceeds from the drug sales.

“Currently, the suspect and all evidence have been taken to the Metro Jaya Regional Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate office to undergo further investigation and examination,” he added.