Police Raid Kampung Ambon Again: Seven Arrested, Bladed Weapons and Synthetic Cannabis Seized

The Jakarta Metro Police’s Narcotics Directorate has raided a suspected drug hotspot in the Permata Complex, Cengkareng, West Jakarta, also known as Kampung Ambon. Seven people were arrested during the operation.

“The KRYD operation was carried out in response to public reports and complaints about suspected ongoing illegal narcotics distribution in the Permata Complex (Kampung Ambon),” Jakarta Metro Police Narcotics Director Commissioner Bismo Teguh Prakoso said in a statement on Monday (26 October 2026).

The operation took place on Sunday night (25 October). A total of 130 officers were divided into two teams to search Kampung Ambon.

“During the operation, both teams searched and inspected several targeted locations,” he said.

Those detained were identified by the initials RT, 28; MP, 34; YK, 24; UK, 45; VD, 30; BS, 23; and P, 23. Urine tests showed that six had tested positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine or cannabis. P tested negative, but officers found synthetic cannabis in their possession.

Police also seized a plastic sachet containing 0.70 grams of synthetic cannabis, 15 bladed weapons, a slingshot, a bottle of alcoholic drink and a spiked baton.

“The people detained and the evidence have been taken in for further processing and questioning in accordance with the applicable procedures,” he said.

Jakarta Metro Police Public Relations Chief Commissioner Budi Hermanto urged members of the public to report suspected drug use or trafficking in their neighbourhoods. He said the police would take action.

“In the spirit of ‘Police and the Community Together’, we urge the public not to hesitate to share information if they become aware of suspected drug use or trafficking. Information can be given to the nearest police station or through the 110 Police Service,” he said.