Surprise urine test finds three Riau police officers positive for drugs
Pekanbaru — Three personnel in the Riau Regional Police (Polda Riau) have tested positive for narcotics following a simultaneous surprise urine test conducted across the regional and district police commands on Monday.
Riau Regional Police public relations chief Senior Commissioner Zahwani Pandra Arsyad said one officer at the regional level was found to have methamphetamine in their urine sample.
At the district level, two officers tested positive for drugs — one each from Dumai Police and Pelalawan Police.
“The three personnel whose urine tested positive for methamphetamine will be subject to further investigation,” Pandra said in Pekanbaru.
Riau Regional Police confirmed that all proceedings would comply with prevailing regulations, with reference to National Police Regulation No. 7 of 2022 on the Professional Code of Ethics and the Police Code of Ethics Commission.
The process will be carried out through an examination by the Professional Affairs and Security Division, culminating in a hearing before the Police Professional Code of Ethics Commission (KKEP).
Pandra explained that the surprise urine test also served as a strong message that all personnel must uphold integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
“This is both a preventive and repressive measure to maintain professionalism and strengthen the police institution,” he added.
The surprise test was conducted without exception, covering everyone from the regional police chief and deputy chief, senior officials, district police chiefs, through to all personnel at the sector police level.
The urine testing also forms part of a tiered supervision and control system for police members, in accordance with National Police Regulation No. 2 of 2022 on Inherent Supervision within the Police.
“Riau Regional Police is dead serious about eradicating drugs, including internally. This is proof that supervision is carried out in a real and sustained manner. If any member is found to have violated the rules, they will certainly be processed in accordance with regulations and the findings disclosed openly to the public,” Pandra said.