Jakarta –

The Narcotics Unit of the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police arrested two dealers with the initials MI and R in Bekasi. A total of 2,700 ecstasy pills with the ‘Marvel’ logo were seized.

“The Narcotics Unit of the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police successfully arrested two perpetrators along with evidence in the form of 2,700 ecstasy pills bearing the Marvel logo,” said the Head of the Narcotics Unit in a statement.

From photos received, the pills are blue and pink. The pills inscribed with ‘Marvel’ were wrapped in plastic clip bags.

The two perpetrators were secured in the Marga Jaya area of Bekasi City on a Friday. Police are currently expanding the investigation to arrest other perpetrators.

“Based on public information and investigative efforts, the two perpetrators MI and R were secured in the Marga Jaya area of Bekasi City on Friday,” the statement explained.

“The case is still under development, with several individuals listed as wanted persons (DPO),” it added.

Marvel

“Marvel” refers to Marvel Comics, an American media and entertainment company founded in 1939 as Timely Publications. It is best known for creating a vast universe of iconic superhero characters, such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the X-Men, which began in comic books and later expanded into blockbuster films and global pop culture. Its history reflects the evolution of American comic storytelling, with its shared fictional “Marvel Universe” becoming a dominant force in modern entertainment.

Narcotics Unit of the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police

The Narcotics Unit of the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police is a specialized law enforcement division responsible for combating drug-related crimes within its jurisdiction. It operates as part of the broader Indonesian National Police force, which has historically intensified its anti-narcotics efforts in response to both domestic and transnational drug trafficking networks. The unit’s work reflects Indonesia’s strict legal stance on narcotics, which includes severe penalties for offenses.

Bekasi

Bekasi is a city in West Java, Indonesia, located on the eastern border of the capital, Jakarta. Historically, it was part of the ancient Tarumanagara kingdom in the 5th century, with archaeological evidence like the **Bekasi Inscription** found in the area. Today, it is primarily known as a major industrial and residential satellite city, forming a key part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area.

Marga Jaya

Marga Jaya is a village located in the Bogor Regency of West Java, Indonesia. Historically, it was established as part of the government’s “Transmigration” program in the 1970s, which relocated families from densely populated areas to less developed regions to promote agricultural development and reduce poverty. Today, it is a community known for its farming, particularly rice cultivation, within the greater cultural landscape of Sundanese West Java.

Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Historically known as Sunda Kelapa and later Batavia under Dutch colonial rule, it became the center of the Dutch East India Company’s trading empire in the 17th century before being renamed Jakarta after Indonesia’s independence. Today, it is a sprawling, vibrant metropolis that serves as the nation’s political and economic hub, though it faces significant challenges with urbanization and flooding.

South Jakarta Metropolitan Police

The South Jakarta Metropolitan Police is a regional law enforcement division of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) responsible for the administrative city of South Jakarta. It was established as part of the broader decentralization of the Jakarta Metro Police to improve public security and service delivery in the capital’s densely populated southern districts. Its history is tied to the ongoing development and urbanization of Jakarta, requiring a dedicated police command to address the area’s unique urban challenges.