Inp.polri.go.id - Pekanbaru. The Riau Regional Police have seized 10 kilograms of methamphetamine, 28 strips of Happy Five pills, and six packs of dried marijuana smuggled from Malaysia. 

The suspect, identified as SE (29), was arrested in Dumai after transporting the narcotics by sea via Pulau Rupat, Bengkalis Regency.

“Our team received intelligence on drug trafficking in the area and launched an immediate investigation,” said Riau Police Narcotics Directorate Chief Senior Superintendent Putu Yudha Prawira on Tuesday (21/10/2025). “The suspect was caught in a hotel parking lot with a black backpack containing illegal drugs.”

Police also confiscated a mobile phone and a shoulder bag used in the delivery. The suspect admitted he was acting as a land courier and was promised IDR 100 million (about USD 6,000) upon successful delivery. He claimed this was his first assignment.

He faces charges under the Narcotics Law, carrying a possible life sentence or death penalty.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)