TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) arrested five dealers of crystal methamphetamine in Kota Panton Labu subdistrict, Aceh Utara District on Friday (18/8). In the arrest, BNN officers confiscated 40 Kilograms of crystal meth allegedly smuggled from Malaysia.
"We have made an arrest to five suspects Musriadi, Zulkifli, Tajul M, Sayful, and Dahlan," BNN drug control head Insp. Gen. Arman Depari said on Sunday (20/8).
The arrest was made at around 7.30 in the evening. In addition to the 40 kg of crystal meth packed in two sacks, the officers confiscated two cars Mitsubishi Strada and Nissan Juke, along with six units of mobile phones.
"After arresting the courier, it led to Tajul who is a transporter. Tajul revealed that the meth was from Malaysia," Arman said. The officers later apprehended Dahlan, the owner of the meth. The illegal substance was transported by ship crew working for Tajul.
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