The Narcotics Investigation Unit of the Deli Serdang Police thwarted the distribution of methamphetamine by arresting two couriers who were about to transport the illicit goods to Jakarta. From the two couriers, a backpack typically used for hiking and a suitcase were seized, containing 20 plastic packages of methamphetamine weighing 21,142 grams or over 21 kilograms.

The two suspects have the initials R (29), a resident of Bireuen Regency, Aceh Province, and Z (34), a resident of Medan Belawan, North Sumatra Province.

Both couriers were arrested while passing through in an online taxi at 09:00 AM local time on a Tuesday, on the Sumatra Cross Road (Jalinsum) in Lubuk Pakam. Both are currently still undergoing questioning for further case development.

The case was uncovered based on information that was followed up with an investigation and surveillance of two suspected perpetrators in the Pajak Baru area, Belawan. It was observed that one of the suspects moved towards Sisingamangaraja Street in Medan, heading to Belawan on a Monday night, and was continuously followed.

The movements of the two suspects were continuously monitored. They moved using an online taxi, carrying a blue backpack and a clothing suitcase towards Lubuk Pakam at 06:00 AM local time on a Tuesday.

While passing through the Sumatra Cross Road in Lubuk Pakam, the online taxi was intercepted and both couriers were arrested along with their belongings, the backpack and the suitcase. Upon opening them, 10 green plastic packages of Chinese tea were found in the backpack and the suitcase contained another 10 green plastic packages of Chinese tea, suspected to contain methamphetamine.

Furthermore, two Android mobile phones suspected of being used as communication devices for transactions were also seized from the two couriers.

The disclosure of this case is a form of the Deli Serdang Police’s seriousness in breaking the chain of narcotics distribution, especially on inter-provincial routes.

“There is no room for illicit drug traffickers within the jurisdiction of the Deli Serdang Police,” was the statement.

The public was also urged to continue playing an active role in providing information to support the ongoing fight against drugs.

Deli Serdang Police

The Deli Serdang Police (Polres Deli Serdang) is a regional police command under the North Sumatra Regional Police in Indonesia. It is responsible for law enforcement and security in Deli Serdang Regency, a key area historically part of the Sultanate of Deli and now a major economic and agricultural hub surrounding the city of Medan. Its modern history is tied to the development of Indonesian national police structure following the country’s independence.

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. Today, it is a bustling, sprawling metropolis that serves as the nation’s political and economic hub.

Bireuen Regency

Bireuen Regency is a region in Aceh, Indonesia, known for its significant role in Acehnese history and culture, particularly as a center of resistance during the Aceh War against Dutch colonization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is an agricultural area and a hub for Islamic education, reflecting its deep-rooted traditions and resilience.

Aceh Province

Aceh Province is the northernmost region of Indonesia, located on the island of Sumatra, and is notable for its deep Islamic faith and history as a powerful sultanate. It was a key center for the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia and famously resisted Dutch colonial rule in the Aceh War, which lasted from 1873 to 1904. The province was also the closest landmass to the epicenter of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, an event that caused profound loss and led to a major international recovery effort.

Medan Belawan

Medan Belawan is the main seaport of Medan, located on the northeast coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Historically, it was developed in the late 19th century under Dutch colonial rule to export the region’s lucrative commodities, particularly tobacco and rubber. Today, it remains a vital international trade gateway for North Sumatra.

North Sumatra Province

North Sumatra Province is located on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, and is renowned for being home to the stunning Lake Toba—the largest volcanic lake in the world, formed by a massive supervolcanic eruption around 74,000 years ago. The region is a cultural hub for the Batak people, whose distinct traditions, architecture (like the boat-shaped *rumah adat*), and vibrant music are central to its identity. Historically, it also contained significant kingdoms like the Srivijaya and later the Sultanate of Deli, with the coastal city of Medan emerging as a major economic center during the Dutch colonial era’s plantation boom.

Sumatra Cross Road (Jalinsum)

The Sumatra Cross Road (Jalinsum) is a major 2,508-kilometer highway that spans the length of Sumatra, Indonesia, from Banda Aceh in the north to Bakauheni in the south. Its construction, which began in the 1980s, was a strategic national project aimed at boosting economic development, connectivity, and integration across the island’s diverse provinces. Today, it serves as a vital transportation artery, facilitating trade, tourism, and the movement of people across one of Indonesia’s largest islands.

Lubuk Pakam

Lubuk Pakam is a town in North Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily known as an administrative and economic hub within Deli Serdang Regency. Historically, its development was closely tied to the expansion of plantation agriculture, particularly tobacco and palm oil, during the Dutch colonial era in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it serves as a bustling local center with markets, government offices, and transportation links to the larger metropolitan area of Medan.