TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Narcs Agency (BNN) has destroyed 161 kilograms of crystal meth earlier today. BNN Chief General Commissary Anang Iskandar said that the crystal meth was acquired from three cases of drug smuggling in Jakarta.
"We also arrested eight suspects, three of whom are Chinese citizens," said Anang. "Their MO is relatively new, as they smuggled meth inside orange sweets and toys."
Each case contained 5,304 grams of meth, "The meth was smuggled in five car exhaust pipes," said Anang. The last case made use similar smuggling method, as smugglers hid the drugs in spare tire.
Suspects are all in detention, awaiting verdict. Court will likely pose narcotics charges, with a maximum sentence of a life imprisonment or capital punishment.
AFRILIA SURYANIS