The Tapanuli Tengah Police have apprehended a police officer, identified by the initials Aipda JEB, following allegations of involvement in a major drug trafficking case. This arrest marks a significant internal crackdown on narcotics offenses within the regional police force.
According to the Tapanuli Tengah Police Chief, AKBP Muhammad Alan Haikal, the investigation began with the arrest of a suspect identified as RM (33) on Tuesday, April 28. During that initial operation, officers successfully seized two packages of crystal methamphetamine weighing 8.3 grams.
Subsequent interrogations and an in-depth investigation led detectives to suspect the involvement of Aipda JEB. Acting on this intelligence, authorities launched a search operation, leading to the officer’s arrest on Tuesday, May 5.
During a thorough search of the officer’s vehicle conducted by the Propam (Internal Affairs) division and the Narcotics Investigation Unit, officers discovered a substantial amount of illicit drugs. “We confiscated 204.92 grams of crystal methamphetamine hidden inside the suspect’s vehicle,” Alan stated on Saturday, May 16.
Further medical examinations have confirmed the severity of the situation. Following his arrest, Aipda JEB underwent a mandatory drug test, which returned a positive result for amphetamine and methamphetamine consumption.
Aipda JEB is currently detained at the Sibolga Class IIA Penitentiary. He is awaiting further legal proceedings after initially being processed in a specialized holding cell under the Tapanuli Tengah Police Propam division to face both criminal charges and internal ethics violations.
Police Chief Alan emphasized that the force maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding drug-related misconduct. “If he is proven to have violated the law and the police code of ethics, we will not hesitate to issue a dishonorable discharge. This is our firm commitment to the public to uphold the professionalism of the Indonesian National Police,” Alan concluded.
Summary
The Tapanuli Tengah Police have arrested a police officer identified as Aipda JEB for his alleged involvement in a drug trafficking operation. The investigation began following the arrest of a suspect named RM, which led authorities to uncover the officer’s connection to the case. During a subsequent search of the officer’s vehicle, investigators discovered 204.92 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
Following his arrest, Aipda JEB tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine consumption and is currently detained at the Sibolga Class IIA Penitentiary. Police Chief AKBP Muhammad Alan Haikal affirmed a zero-tolerance policy regarding narcotics, stating that the officer faces both criminal charges and potential dishonorable discharge for his ethical violations.