Unemployed Man in Dompu Arrested as Both Drug User and Dealer

The Dompu Police narcotics unit has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified by the initials DP, on suspicion of being a methamphetamine dealer and user. The man, a resident of Cempi Jaya village in Hu’u subdistrict, Dompu regency, West Nusa Tenggara, was apprehended at his home on Thursday evening. The residence was also suspected of being used as a location for drug transactions and methamphetamine parties.

Kasi Humas of the Dompu Police, Iptu I Nyoman Suardika, stated on Friday that the case came to light following a tip-off from residents who reported that the suspect’s house was frequently used as a location for narcotics transactions. The arrest of the unemployed man proceeded smoothly, and he offered no resistance when officers from the narcotics unit raided the premises. Police subsequently searched his person and the entire house.

Suardika said that officers seized several pieces of evidence from DP, including nine ready-to-distribute packets of methamphetamine with a total weight of 6.67 grams, a complete set of drug paraphernalia, digital scales, and Rp 8 million in cash suspected to be proceeds from methamphetamine sales. The suspected drugs were found stored inside a wallet and a cigarette box, along with various equipment believed to be used for drug abuse and distribution. Following the arrest, DP was immediately taken to the Dompu Police headquarters to be detained and to undergo further investigation regarding his alleged involvement in narcotics trafficking in the Hu’u subdistrict area. The suspect and all evidence have been secured at the Dompu Police headquarters for further legal proceedings.