Police efforts to combat international drug trafficking have once again paid off. The Directorate of Narcotics Crime (Dittipidnarkoba) of the Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri) successfully foiled a smuggling attempt of drugs originating from Malaysia and arrested two couriers linked to the syndicate.
The suspects, identified as M. Yunus and M. Amin, were captured in Cifesh Hill, Ciantra, South Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, West Java, on Saturday night (October 11, 2025) at around 10:00 p.m. local time.
According to Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of the Narcotics Crime Division at Bareskrim Polri, both suspects acted as couriers assigned to distribute methamphetamine and ecstasy.
“The arrest began with information we received on Tuesday (October 7, 2025) about a Malaysian drug syndicate that had smuggled meth and ecstasy into the Cikarang area,” Brig. Gen. Eko explained.
Following an investigation, officers received a tip on Friday night (October 10, 2025) about two suspicious individuals driving a white Soluna sedan around Bekasi International Industrial Estate. The police immediately pursued the vehicle and managed to apprehend the suspects.
“During a search, officers found two blue suitcases containing 20 kilograms of methamphetamine and 20,000 ecstasy pills,” said Brig. Gen. Eko on Monday (October 13, 2025).
Initial interrogation revealed that Yunus had been instructed by a man named Ayung, who has now been listed as a wanted fugitive (DPO). Yunus was ordered to collect the drugs using a car owned by Amin.
“Yunus was promised a payment of Rp100 million (around USD 6,000) once the job was completed,” Brig. Gen. Eko added.
Meanwhile, Amin admitted that he was merely accompanying Yunus to pick up the drugs and was promised Rp50 million (around USD 3,000) for his role.
Both suspects are currently in police custody for further investigation. Authorities are also working to track down the broader network and capture the fugitive Ayung, believed to be a key player in the operation.
“This case is still under development. We will not stop until the entire syndicate is uncovered,” Brig. Gen. Eko emphasized.
