Police Seize 106 Packets of Synthetic Tobacco from Teenager in Depok
The Narcotics Investigation Directorate of the Metro Jaya Regional Police has seized 106 packets of synthetic tobacco along with synthetic tobacco spray seeds, while also detaining a teenager identified by the initials RF (18) in the Depok area, West Java.
AKP Boby Wijaya, Head of Sub-unit 2, Directorate of Narcotics, Metro Jaya Regional Police, stated that the arrest was carried out in the Taman Kukusan area, Depok, on Monday (7/9) at approximately 21:40 WIB, following reports from the community.
“From the initial search, officers found one 5-millilitre spray bottle of synthetic tobacco seeds and one mobile phone,” Boby said in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.
Boby explained that following the initial arrest, police conducted further investigations at the suspect’s residence located in the Beji area, Depok City.
At the suspect’s house, investigators seized additional evidence consisting of 21 bottles of synthetic tobacco spray seeds weighing 160 millilitres, as well as 106 clip plastic packets of synthetic tobacco ready for distribution, with a gross weight of 61.21 grams.
In addition to seizing the illegal substances, police also secured bags containing empty clip plastics, one bottle of alcohol, and one electric scale suspected to have been used for producing and packaging the synthetic tobacco packets.
Boby explained that the suspect utilised social media platforms as the primary means to market and distribute the narcotics to buyers.
“Currently, the suspect RF and all evidence have been taken to the Metro Jaya Regional Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate Office to undergo intensive examination and further legal processes,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Regional Police, Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, emphasised that the eradication of drugs is a shared responsibility.
“No matter how small the information from the community, it is very useful for the police; it begins with our immediate surroundings and neighbours so that we can all be vigilant,” said Budi.
He also urged residents to immediately report any potential disturbances to public security and order (kamtibmas) through the National Police Call Centre 110, which is active 24 hours a day.