Riau Islands Police Foil Aceh-Batam Marijuana Network
Riau Islands Police seized 500 grams of marijuana sent from Aceh to Batam via courier service. One suspect arrested. Read the full report here.
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National
National
Riau Islands Police Seize 233 Grams of Meth
Riau Islands Police arrest two suspects in Batam, seizing 233.85 grams of methamphetamine and uncovering wider trafficking networks. Learn more.
Defense
TNI Chief of Staff Inspects Seized Rare Earth Minerals Worth Trillions in Batam
Indonesian Miltiary (TNI) Chief of General Staff Lieutenant GEneral Richard Tampubolon inspected 25 containers of smuggled rare earth minerals and radioactive materials intercepted by the Navy in Batam. Learn more.
Criminal
Police to Track Down the Origin of Meth Smuggled to Moro Community Health Center
The Director of Narcotics Criminal Investigation at the Riau Islands Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Suyono, stated that his team is still investigating the methamphetamine supplier to the Head of the Moro Community Health Center, despite the implementation of restorative justice (RJ).
National
Police Confirm Zero Casualties in Batam Shipyard Fire
Batam Police confirm no casualties in the PT ASL Shipyard fire involving the Elnusa Trans Samudera. Read the latest on the investigation and safety updates.
National
Batam Shipyard Fire Kills 10, Injures 21 in Tanker Explosion
Ten dead and 21 injured after an oil tanker caught fire at Batam’s PT ASL Shipyard. Police launch investigation into possible negligence. Read the full story.
National
Hundreds of iPhones Seized in Dramatic Smuggling Bust at Batam Port
Batam Customs foiled an iPhone smuggling attempt at Punggur Port, seizing hundreds of devices. Investigation continues with full details due Wednesday. Read the full story.
National
Tanker Fire in Batam Shipyard Kills Three, Injures Six
A fire aboard the Federal II tanker in Batam leaves three dead and six injured. Read how authorities responded and what’s next in the investigation.
National
Ship Collision in Batam Caused by Bad Weather: Bakamla
The Maritime Security Agency said) that the collision between two cargo vessels in the Batu Ampar waters, Batam, Riau Islands was caused by severe weather. Learn more.
National
Batam Heightens COVID-19 Vigilance Amid Surge in Singapore Cases
Batam Health Office have raised COVID-19 alert levels due to a sharp rise in cases in neighboring Singapore. Learn more.
Criminal
Riau Regional Police Thwarted Drug Smuggling Attempt in Hang Nadim Airport
Batam Customs has again thwarted an attempt to smuggle crystal methamphetamine at Hang Nadim Airport, Batam, Riau Islands, using various methods, one of which was hidden in the perpetrator's anus and crotch.
Criminal
Navy, Police Foil 1.9 Tons of Drugs Smuggled via Foreign Vessel in Riau Islands
Authorities are investigating the smuggling of 1.9 tons of cocaine and methamphetamine worth around Rp 7 trillion intercepted off the coast of Karimun, Riau Islands. Learn more.
