Police Uncover 86 Drug Cases in Central Jakarta within Two Weeks, 122 Suspects Detained
Central Jakarta Metro Police have uncovered 86 narcotics cases during the implementation of Operation Nila Jaya 2026. A total of 122 individuals have been named as suspects.
Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Reynold Hutagalung, stated that Operation Nila Jaya 2026 was conducted from 9 to 23 September 2026. This operation was carried out as an effort to suppress the spread of narcotics, particularly within the Central Jakarta area.
“This disclosure is part of our efforts to break the chain of narcotics circulation and protect the community from the impacts of drug abuse,” said Reynold during a press conference at the Central Jakarta Metro Police headquarters on Friday (2/10/2026).
Reynold detailed that of the 122 individuals identified as suspects, 109 are male and 13 are female. Regarding their roles, 45 suspects are alleged to be dealers, while the remaining 77 are users.
Reynold also noted the evidence seized during Operation Nila Jaya 2026, which includes 64,825.19 grams of crystal methamphetamine (sabu), 11,024 ecstasy pills, 13.89 grams of cannabis, 25.29 grams of synthetic tobacco, 237 cartridges of etomidate, and 92,844 ‘List G’ prescription drugs. He stated that these 86 cases are being handled by the Central Jakarta Metro Police and its subordinate police sectors.
“Of these 86 cases, the Narcotics Investigation Unit is handling 69 police reports, while the other 17 cases are being managed by various police sectors. Metro Gambir and Metro Menteng police sectors are each handling two cases, Metro Tanah Abang is handling five, Kemayoran is handling two, and Johar Baru is handling six,” he explained.
Reynold also noted that among the cases handled by the Narcotics Investigation Unit, there were four major cases involving large quantities of evidence, including 64,320 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 10,607 ecstasy pills, and 228 cartridges of etomidate. Meanwhile, at the sector level, the Metro Tanah Abang police sector handled one case involving ‘List G’ drugs with evidence totaling 70,017 pills.
On the same occasion, the Head of Public Relations for the Metro Jaya Regional Police, Kombes Budi Hermanto, urged the public to increase vigilance regarding their families and environments as part of the effort to prevent drug circulation and abuse. Budi also requested that the public should not hesitate to report to the police.
“If you become aware of suspected narcotics circulation, report it immediately to the police so it can be followed up. The role of the family and the community is vital in preventing drug abuse, especially among the younger generation,” Boded added.