Viral Complaint 'My Father Is a Drug Dealer': Seruyan Police Respond
A young man from Kuala Pembuang, Seruyan Regency, Central Kalimantan has reported his father to the anti-narcotics civil organisation Gerakan Dayak Anti Narkoba (GDAN) of Central Kalimantan, alleging that his father is a drug dealer operating under the protection of police officers. The Seruyan Police have launched an investigation into the matter.
The young man told GDAN Central Kalimantan that his father was allegedly involved in drug dealing and was being backed by police personnel. However, he subsequently decided against filing a formal report with the police.
The young man reportedly came under pressure after making his complaint to GDAN Central Kalimantan and meeting with the Central Kalimantan Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNN). He was allegedly subjected to violence by his father’s associates and received death threats.
Seruyan Police Chief AKBP Beddy Suwendi stated that he immediately ordered his officers to conduct an investigation, complete with an official task directive issued directly by him as police chief.
“Following up on the viral issue, I immediately ordered an investigation into the truth of the matter, complete with an official task directive,” he told detikcom on Tuesday (17 February).
According to Beddy, the investigation is being handled by the Seruyan Police Narcotics Unit. He emphasised that all information received would be treated seriously.
“The investigation is currently ongoing, and our officers are conducting in-depth inquiries and gathering statements from various relevant parties,” he said.
Beddy also affirmed that his office would show zero tolerance towards anyone involved in drug misuse, whether civilians or law enforcement personnel. Should any of his officers be found involved in drug trafficking networks, they would face strict action.
“We affirm that the Indonesian National Police will not tolerate any form of violation. If any individual is found to be involved, they will be dealt with firmly. We do not discriminate,” he said.
Meanwhile, GDAN Central Kalimantan chairperson Ririn Binti stated that the young man who approached her organisation claimed his father was being protected by two officers from the Seruyan Police in his drug distribution activities.
The young man also claimed to have witnessed the police officers consuming methamphetamine together with his father. Ririn explained that the young man was determined to report his father’s activities because he did not want the community’s moral fabric to be damaged by drug abuse.
“He claimed there were two police officers from the Seruyan Police protecting his father as a drug kingpin. The young man said he had witnessed the officers consuming methamphetamine with his father,” Binti explained.
As of the time of publication, no formal police report had been filed regarding the alleged drug abuse in Kuala Pembuang, Seruyan. However, GDAN Central Kalimantan affirmed that it was prepared to be held accountable for the facts it had obtained.