inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police's Narcotics Investigation Directorate has uncovered a marijuana trafficking operation in the Petamburan area of ​​West Jakarta. During the operation, police confiscated 62.5 kilograms of marijuana and arrested two men suspected of involvement in the drug trafficking.

The Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police's Narcotics Investigation Directorate made the arrest on Thursday (9/17/2026) at around 11:30 a.m. The case came to light after police received information from the public regarding suspected drug trafficking activity in the Petamburan area.

Head of Sub-Directorate 2 of the Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate, Superintendent Triyatno Pamungkas, stated they have followed up on the information.

"The two men arrested are identified as PP (37) and AA (62)," Triyatno said in a statement on Sunday (9/20/2026).

During the search, officers found 59 packages of marijuana packed in boxes. The packages were then wrapped and sealed with brown duct tape.

"The evidence was stored in three white sacks with a total gross weight of 62,535 grams, or approximately 62.5 kilograms," he continued.

In addition to tens of kilograms of marijuana, police also seized three pieces of brown duct tape, a box cutter, and two cell phones belonging to the two suspects. These items are suspected of being related to narcotics trafficking activities.

Triyatno explained that, based on initial investigation, the two suspects admitted to having engaged in five marijuana transactions.

The two suspects, along with all the evidence, were taken to the Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police Headquarters for further questioning and investigation.

"The two suspects and all the evidence have been taken to the Jakarta Metropolitan Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate for further processing," he continued.

Police are still investigating to uncover the network and drug trafficking activities linked to the two suspects.

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