Seven netted in drug raid
Seven netted in drug raid
JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta Police have charged an
executive of Hailai International Executive Club and six other
people for possession of marijuana and Ecstasy.
Jakarta Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna told reporters
yesterday that Hendro Sumampouw, 38, the executive of one of the
largest discotheques in town, and the other six suspects were
apprehended in a predawn raid on Tuesday.
Police said they found 20 marijuana cigarettes, 76 Ecstasy
pills and a syringe in the offenders' possession, Iman said.
According to a report made by the North Jakarta Police, two
and a half marijuana cigarettes and seven and a half Ecstasy
pills were seized from Hendro, brother of businessman and
operator of overseas casinos Robby Sumampouw.
"All of the suspects are currently detained at the police
office, waiting for their dossiers to be completed," Iman said.
The other six suspects were identified as businessman Wilson
Silha, 39, and private company employees Frangki Janto Tjahjadi,
28, Andhy Slamet Riyadi, 38, Leo Lumandong, 32, Alpin Castille,
27, and Yusuf Pranata, 24.
The arrests were carried out without the knowledge of Hailai
employees.
"We don't know if Pak (Mr) Hendro was arrested," receptionist
Suryo told The Jakarta Post yesterday evening.
According to Iman, the raid carried out by 192 personnel from
the North Jakarta Police department is part of a routine
operation to help reduce the number of crimes, including drug
offenses, in the city.
"We pledge to send all of the suspects to jail as soon as
possible," the spokesman said.
If found guilty, Hendro and the six people, believed to be
visitors at the discotheque, could face maximum imprisonment of
six years and a maximum fine of Rp 10 million (US$4,255).
Earlier, many alleged that the Jakarta Police might not want
to take the risk of arresting certain people who have close a
relationship with high-ranking officials.
Last week, Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata denied
the allegation. (bsr)