# Synthetic tobacco production bust in South Tangerang

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/synthetic-tobacco-production-bust-in-south-tangerang
> Updated: 2026-09-16T17:11:27.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Jakarta police dismantled a home-based synthetic tobacco production operation in South Tangerang. Authorities seized 15 grams of synthetic material, valued at Rp21 million, which could be processed into enough liquid to produce approximately 900 grams to one kilogram of synthetic tobacco with an estimated market value of Rp1 billion.

Four suspects were arrested in the Bintaro Jaya and Pondok Aren areas, while one individual remains on the wanted list. Investigators noted that the synthetic material was purchased through an Instagram account and the resulting liquid was intended for sale at Rp500,000 per 5 milliliters.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Bareskrim Polri uncovers subsidized LPG misuse in South Tangerang

Bareskrim Polri has dismantled an illegal LPG operation in South Tangerang, seizing 910 cylinders used to transfer subsidized gas into non-subsidized containers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bareskrim-polri-uncovers-subsidized-lpg-misuse-in-south-tangerang

### 2026-09-12: Jakarta Police dismantle Rp1 billion synthetic tobacco operation

West Jakarta Police dismantled a synthetic tobacco production ring in South Tangerang, seizing materials capable of producing Rp1 billion worth of drugs. Four suspects were arrested.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakarta-police-dismantle-rp1-billion-synthetic-tobacco-operation

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