inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police discovered 47 sharp weapons during a raid in the Kampung Ambon area of East Cengkareng Village, Cengkareng District, West Jakarta.
During the operation, officers also found airsoft guns, drug smoking devices, digital scales, and several pieces of evidence suspected of being related to drug abuse.
The Director of Narcotics Investigation at the Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police, Senior Superintendent Bismo Teguh Prakoso, stated that in addition to dozens of sharp weapons, officers also seized several other items from the raid.
"Officers also seized 47 sharp weapons, one airsoft gun, 13 gas canisters, one toy gun, seven slingshot plates, and two safes," Bismo said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday (10/15/2026).
The raid was part of the Enhanced Routine Activities (KRYD) to prevent and eradicate drug abuse and illicit trafficking (P4GN).
According to a report from the police, the operation involved joint personnel divided into three Small Field Unit (UKL) teams. Officers searched the Permata Hijau Complex, also known as Kampung Ambon, including re-inspecting tents, stalls, and houses that had previously been demolished.
During the search, officers also found 33 bongs or smoking devices, 50 modified lighters, 70 empty plastic clip packs, and 30 digital scales.
In addition, police seized 17 packages containing marijuana and two clips of methamphetamine, each weighing a total of one gram. Seven men were also detained for further investigation.
Urine tests showed six individuals tested positive for the substances tested, while one tested negative. Police then handled the individuals detained according to procedure.
Officers also inspected several houses suspected of being gathering places for drug users and dealers. This measure was taken to support efforts to prevent and eradicate drug trafficking in the area.
In the same operation, officers coordinated with PT PLN regarding the handling of illegal electricity connections in several homes identified as using electricity without official procedures and suspected of being linked to drug abuse activities.
All individuals detained along with the evidence were then handled in accordance with applicable procedures and laws and regulations.
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