Student detained over drugs despite exam

Wed, 21 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Local police have pledged to
continue detaining high school student Dana, who was arrested for
using crystal amphetamine derivative Shabu-Shabu, in a bid to get
more information of a possible drug ring.

"Dana said he obtained the drugs from his friends at school
and we intend to gather more information from him. So even though
he has to attend school examinations, we will continue to detain
him," said Banyumas Police chief Lt. Col. Imam Basuki.

"We do not want to give him any leniency," he added.

Dana was caught in possession of 0.25 gram Shabu-Shabu and an
inhaler tool at his house in Bobosan village here last week.

He could be charged with Narcotics Law No. 22/1999. "The
charges will be set according to his crime and age," the officer
added. (45/edt)

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