Tribratanews.polri.go.id – Jakarta. INP Directorate of Narcotics Crime of Criminal Investigation Agency uncovered a kitchen lab producing ecstasy in Johar Baru, Central Jakarta which was operating under the guidance of drug convicts in prison.
Deputy Director of Narcotics Crime Senior Commissioner Djayadi explained that the uncovering was started following the public information about the production of ecstasy in the area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a suspect with the initials SP, 43-year-old, and the confiscation of 50 grams of ecstasy as evidence.
During a search of SP’s residence, police found the kitchen lab along with 96 ecstasy pills and 349.86 grams of ecstasy powder. According to SP’s confession, the ingredients were obtained from another inmate with initials RM inside the prison. Each pill was sold for Rp 5,000.
The examination of RM confirmed his involvement, as he admitted to buying the precursor online and sending it to SP. RM also enlisted the help of another inmate with initials MM to distribute the product for a wage of Rp 10,000 per pill.
“Then, MM hired a courier with the initials MR who, when arrested, we found also 37 grams of synthetic tobacco that he distributed himself,” explained the Deputy.
The uncovering resulted in the confiscation of 146 various brand ecstasy pills, 349.86 grams of ecstasy powder, 37 grams of synthetic tobacco, kitchen lab equipment, and communication tools.
The suspects were charged under Article 119 Paragraph (2) Jo. Article 132 Paragraph (1) of Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics subsidiary of Article 117 Paragraph (2) Jo. Article 132 Paragraph (1) of Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics.
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