Asahan Police seize 5kg of meth and ecstasy from international courier

The Asahan Police in North Sumatra have intercepted a major drug shipment, seizing over 5 kilograms of methamphetamine (sabu) and 285 ecstasy pills. The arrest took place in the Air Joman district when officers apprehended a 23-year-old male suspect, identified as J, at a local stall.

According to Police Chief AKBP Adi Dharma Pramudhita, the suspect is believed to be part of an international drug network originating from Malaysia. The suspect, a resident of East Java, was reportedly instructed via WhatsApp to transport the narcotics from Malaysia through Asahan's waters to East Java.

During the search, officers discovered the drugs hidden inside a black briefcase and a plywood box. The seized methamphetamine included several packages with a combined net weight of approximately 5 kilograms. The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue.