Raid in Central Jakarta: Police Find Narcotics and Sharp Weapons

Central Jakarta Police Chief Kombes Reynold EP Hutagalung said the raid began at 01:00 WIB. During the operation, officers checked motorcyclists not wearing helmets, those without number plates, and those travelling with three or more people on a single motorcycle.

‘Hasilnya, sejumlah pelaku yang kedapatan membawa narkotika dan senjata tajam berhasil diamankan,’ he said in a briefing on Friday (22 May 2026).

Reynold explained that several areas raided by officers included Jalan Hayam Wuruk in Gambir. They arrested a man identified by initials HMG for possessing drugs. ‘Polisi mengamankan seorang pria berinisial HMG. Dari tangan pelaku, petugas menemukan paket diduga sabu, narkotika sintetis, alat isap sabu, telepon genggam, serta sepeda motor,’ he said.

Then police also arrested a student identified as DA. He was detained for carrying a celurit. ‘Masih di wilayah Gambir, seorang pelajar berinisial DA juga diamankan di kawasan Banjir Kanal Barat karena membawa sebilah celurit,’ he added.

Then, in Menteng, police found three bottles of Bali arak from a motorcycle rider. In addition, police found two packets of marijuana stored in the motorcycle’s boot and 13 tramadol pills from another rider.

‘Tak hanya itu, sejumlah kendaraan tanpa surat-surat dan tanpa pelat nomor turut diamankan untuk pemeriksaan lebih lanjut,’ he said.

Central Jakarta Police Chief Kombes Reynold EP Hutagalung said this stationary patrol is a preventive measure to curb street crime and create a sense of safety for the public.

‘This raid is part of a cipta kondisi effort to prevent street crime, drug abuse, possession of sharp weapons and other kamtibmas disturbances in the Jakarta Pusat area,’ he said.

Reynold stressed that authorities will continue to increase local patrols and similar operations during vulnerable hours to keep the situation safe and conducive. He urged the public to report any kamtibmas disturbances directly or via the 110 call centre, which operates 24 hours a day.

‘Masyarakat yang membutuhkan bantuan kepolisian atau menemukan adanya gangguan kamtibmas dapat segera menghubungi call center polisi 110 yang siap melayani selama 24 jam,’ he said.