inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The South Sumatra Regional Police destroyed 17.53 kilogram of meth and 1,032 ecstasy pills from the cases disclosed in March.

The termination process was carried out in Palmebang by dissolving the drugs with cleaning fluid and water, then blended using a modified drill machine. The activity was led by the Vice Chief of South Sumatra Regional Police, Brigadier General M Zulkarnain.

Before destroying the drugs, the forensic unit checked the levels of amphetamine and methamphetamine contained in the crystal methamphetamine. After the results of the examination of the evidence were confirmed positive for containing drugs, police then decided to destroy it.

Zulkarnain says that destroying the drugs evidence is part of the police support for the Astacita program of President Prabowo in strengthening political, law, and bureaucracy reformation, while improving the effort of prevention and eradication of drugs.

"Because drug abuse is included in the extraordinary crimes that can leave a huge impact on a nation by systematically damaging its younger generations," said Zulkarnain on Thursday (3/20/2025).

In addition, he also reminded his ranks not to use and be involved in drug distribution.

“Do not get involved with drugs. Do not smear the good name of our institution. Those who are caught using or distributing the drugs will receive strong punishment,” warned Zulkarnain

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