Inp.polri.go.id - Surabaya. The East Java Regional Police uncovered six major money laundering cases linked to narcotics networks between July and September 2025, seizing assets worth Rp 30.1 billion ($1.8 million).

“Evidence seized includes 199.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, 46.8 kilograms of marijuana, 306 grams of synthetic tobacco, 48,402 ecstasy pills, and 2.9 million dangerous prescription tablets,” East Java Police Senior Superintendent Jules Abraham Abast said Monday (6/10/2025), as quoted by antaranews.com.

He added that the police also exposed 1,757 drug-related crimes and arrested 2,248 suspects during the same period. Most of the confiscated assets, valued at Rp24.6 billion, came from provincial-level operations, while Rp5.9 billion originated from district police efforts.

“The Directorate will continue to pursue drug networks from local to international levels and intensify cooperation across agencies to ensure deterrence,” Chief Jules said, confirming that the seized assets included vehicles, electronic goods, jewelry, and land properties linked to narcotics profits.

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