Jakarta –
The Narcotics Investigation Directorate of the Metro Jaya Police has uncovered the distribution of narcotics packaged in vape cartridges in the Babelan area, Bekasi Regency. The suspect, identified as AR (36), was arrested.
“Police successfully apprehended a man identified as AR (36), who is suspected of being the mixer and manager of a home-based narcotics production operation for the drug MDMB-PINACA, also known as sinte, in the Babelan area, Bekasi Regency,” a statement from the police said.
The case was uncovered by Unit 5 of Subdit 3 of the Narcotics Investigation Directorate of the Metro Jaya Police on Thursday, June 4, at around 5:40 PM local time in Babelan, Bekasi Regency. The arrest began based on public information regarding drug distribution activities in the Babelan area.
After a series of investigations, officers apprehended AR (36) in front of a housing complex in the Babelan area.
“At the initial arrest location, police found one package containing two vape cartridges suspected of containing a Class I narcotic, MDMB-PINACA, and one mobile phone,” the statement said.
Police then conducted a search at the suspect’s home. At that location, police found dozens of cartridges ready for distribution, along with various materials and equipment allegedly used for mixing and producing vape liquid containing narcotics.
The seized evidence includes 61 cartridges suspected of containing MDMB-PINACA or sinte, one plastic clip bag containing MDMB-PINACA powder, two bottles of clear liquid, four empty cartridges, a measuring cup, a press tool, a spoon, syringes, a digital scale, empty packaging, and tape labeled ‘Fragile’.
Currently, the suspect and evidence have been brought to and secured at the Metro Jaya Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate office for further investigation.
Jakarta
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is a sprawling metropolis on the island of Java with a history dating back to the 4th century as the port city of Sunda Kelapa. It was later renamed Batavia by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, serving as the center of the Dutch East India Company’s trade empire. After Indonesian independence, the city was renamed Jakarta and became the nation’s political and economic hub, blending colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers.
Bekasi Regency
Bekasi Regency is a regency located in West Java, Indonesia, bordering Jakarta to the east. Historically, it was part of the ancient Tarumanagara kingdom and later became a key area during the Dutch colonial era, known for its agricultural plantations. Today, it is a rapidly developing region with a mix of industrial zones, residential areas, and cultural sites.
Babelan
Babelan is a district in Bekasi Regency, West Java, Indonesia, historically known as a significant trading port during the era of the Tarumanagara Kingdom. The area is also famous for the Babelan River, which played a role in ancient maritime routes. Today, it is a developing region with a mix of traditional villages and modern industrial growth.
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Babelan
Babelan is a district in Bekasi Regency, West Java, Indonesia, historically known for its role as a port and transit area during the Dutch colonial era. It was a key point for transporting agricultural goods and people via the Citarum River and its connecting canals. Today, Babelan is a densely populated suburban area, reflecting the rapid urbanization of the Jakarta metropolitan region.
Bekasi Regency
Bekasi Regency is a region in West Java, Indonesia, with a history dating back to the ancient Tarumanagara Kingdom, as evidenced by the Tugu inscription from the 5th century. It later became a battleground during Indonesia’s struggle for independence, notably the Battle of Bekasi in 1945. Today, it is a rapidly developing suburban area adjacent to Jakarta, known for its industrial zones and growing residential communities.
Tarumanagara kingdom
The Tarumanagara kingdom was one of the earliest known Hindu kingdoms in the Indonesian archipelago, flourishing in West Java from the 4th to the 7th century CE. It is primarily known from seven stone inscriptions discovered along the Citarum River, which document the deeds of King Purnawarman, including the construction of canals and irrigation systems. The kingdom played a crucial role in the region’s early history, marking the transition from prehistoric to early historical periods in Indonesia.
Tarumanagara Kingdom
The Tarumanagara Kingdom was one of the earliest Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms in Indonesia, located in West Java around the 4th to 7th centuries CE. It is known from several stone inscriptions, such as the Tugu and Ciaruteun inscriptions, which describe King Purnawarman’s construction of canals and irrigation systems, as well as his military campaigns. The kingdom eventually declined, likely due to the rise of the Srivijaya Empire and internal factors, but remains an important symbol of early Indonesian civilization.
Babelan River
The Babelan River, located in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, is a historically significant waterway that has long supported local agriculture and settlement. Its name is believed to derive from the local Betawi language, and the river has played a role in the region’s development, though it has faced environmental challenges due to urbanization and pollution in modern times. Today, it remains an important part of the local landscape, reflecting both the area’s cultural heritage and contemporary environmental issues.
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Originally a small port town known as Sunda Kelapa, it was renamed Batavia by the Dutch during the colonial era and became the center of the Dutch East Indies. Following Indonesian independence, it was renamed Jakarta and has since grown into a sprawling, vibrant metropolis that serves as the country’s political, economic, and cultural hub.
Sunda Kelapa
Sunda Kelapa is an ancient port located in Jakarta, Indonesia, with a history dating back to the 12th century as a key trading hub for the Hindu Sunda Kingdom. It later became known as Batavia after the Dutch East India Company conquered it in 1619, renaming the area and developing it into a colonial center. Today, it serves as a historic harbor where traditional wooden schooners still dock, reflecting its enduring maritime heritage.
Batavia
Batavia was the colonial name for the city now known as Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Founded in 1619 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) on the ruins of the earlier port of Jayakarta, it served as the center of Dutch colonial power in the East Indies for over three centuries. The city’s layout and architecture, including its canals and historic buildings, reflect its Dutch colonial heritage.
