Bandung Police Seize Weapons and Narcotics in Tegalega Terminal

The Tim Prabu 1 unit of the Bandung City Police (Polrestabes Bandung) detained eight youths in the Tegalega Angkot Terminal area, Astanaanyar District, on Monday night, October 27, 2026.

The operation began around 11:50 PM during a patrol of crime-prone areas. Officers initially encountered a group of youths consuming alcohol. Upon inspecting a sedan parked near the group, officers discovered several illegal items.

According to AKBP Asep Saepudin, Head of Operations for Polrestabes Bandung, the search of the vehicle yielded three machetes (golok), two folding knives, nine strips of illegal drugs, one package of marijuana, and a bong. The suspects and all evidence were transferred to the Astanaanyar Police Station for further investigation.