Two Individuals Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Crystal Meth to Detainee During Court Hearing
Police have arrested two visitors at the Central Jakarta District Court (PN Jakpus) after they brazenly attempted to bring narcotics into the premises. Both individuals also tested positive for drug use.
The incident occurred on Tuesday (29/09/2026). Police carried out the arrests following a report from officers stationed at the Central Jakarta District Court.
“It is true, this is a follow-up to a report from officers at the District Court,” said the Head of Narcotics Unit of the Central Jakarta Metro Police, AKBP Wisnu Kuncara, when asked for confirmation on Wednesday (30/09/2026).
The two individuals arrested are identified by the initials KP and AS. Police stated that both are suspected of attempting to deliver crystal methamphetamine (sabu) to a detainee.
“The Narcotics Unit secured two individuals, KP and AS. Based on further investigation, the suspected crystal methamphetamine was intended to be handed over to RN (who is currently a detainee),” he said.
Police subsequently conducted urine tests on the two court visitors, both of whom tested positive for methamphetamine use.
“Based on the results of the urine test, the two individuals detained tested positive for meth,” said AKBP Wisnu.
He added that both individuals are currently being held as witnesses and are undergoing further investigation. The suspects were found in possession of approximately 4 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine.
“During the ongoing investigation, the initial evidence seized consists of approximately 4 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine,” he concluded.