In a significant breakthrough against international drug trafficking, Dewi Astutik, a notorious drug kingpin responsible for smuggling two tons of crystal methamphetamine into Indonesia, has been apprehended. Known also by her alias “Mami”, Astutik was arrested in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Monday, December 1st, marking a crucial moment in the fight against illicit narcotics.
Following her capture, Dewi Astutik is scheduled to arrive in Indonesia today, Tuesday, December 2nd, via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten. Upon her arrival, she will immediately undergo extensive interrogation and further legal processing, as authorities delve deeper into her extensive network and operations.
This high-profile arrest was the result of a meticulously coordinated joint operation involving multiple agencies. The Indonesian National Narcotics Agency (BNN) spearheaded the effort, working in close collaboration with the Cambodian Police, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, the Indonesian Defense Attaché in Cambodia, and the Indonesian Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS TNI). This collective effort underscores the robust international cooperation in combating cross-border criminal activities.
Video footage obtained by kumparan offers a glimpse into the dramatic arrest. Dewi was initially seen approaching a white car near a hotel lobby, dressed in a white t-shirt. Moments later, law enforcement officers swiftly moved in and apprehended her. The footage shows that Astutik was taken into custody without any resistance, complying with the officers’ commands.
BNN Head Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto confirmed that Dewi Astutik was arrested alongside a male companion. However, the identity of this individual remains undisclosed as authorities conduct further investigations. “The man who was with the suspect (Dewi Astutik) is currently undergoing in-depth examination,” Suyudi Ario Seto stated at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Tuesday, December 2nd.
Seto further elaborated on the arrest process, noting the suspects’ cooperation. He emphasized that during the apprehension on December 1st, 2025, both Dewi Astutik and her male companion were cooperative and followed the officers’ instructions. “The arrest was a joint team effort, and upon capture, DA (Dewi Astutik) showed no resistance and was quite cooperative,” he added, highlighting the professional execution of the operation.
Summary
Notorious drug kingpin Dewi Astutik, alias “Mami,” responsible for smuggling two tons of crystal methamphetamine into Indonesia, has been apprehended in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Her arrest on Monday, December 1st, was a significant breakthrough resulting from a coordinated joint operation involving Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and various Cambodian and Indonesian agencies. She is scheduled to arrive in Indonesia today, December 2nd, for extensive interrogation and legal processing.
Video footage shows Astutik’s swift apprehension near a hotel lobby, where she complied with officers’ commands without resistance. BNN Head Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto confirmed she was arrested alongside an undisclosed male companion, who is currently undergoing in-depth examination. Both suspects were cooperative during the December 1st operation, which involved a professional execution by the joint team.