Police raids net bullets and drugs

Police raids net bullets and drugs

PALU, Central Sulawesi: In a search for explosive materials,
the police raided on Monday two entertainment spots and found 26
bullets, 140 ecstasy pills and two packs of crystal
methamphetamine.

The police arrested 17 people suspected of possessing the
ammunition and psychotropic substance.

Chief of detectives Adj. Sr. Comr. Ricky F. Wakanno, who led
the operation, code-named Maleo, said the police immediately
sealed the discotheque, where they discovered the ammunition and
drugs.

The police also locked up 10 customers of the discotheque and
seven others from a karaoke house nearby. Their urine tests
revealed traces of drugs, Wakanno said.

The 17 people came from various backgrounds, including a civil
servant and students, to a truck driver. Five were women.

Police are giving consideration to recommending that the
mayoralty administration revoke the permit of the discotheque
following the raid. Previous raids on the disco had always failed
to produce any incriminating evidence. -- JP