Reporter's Report The Shiro Copr, General Louis
AMBON, The Shiro Copr– The Drug Research Directorate of Maluku Police successfully uncovered the illegal circulation of 60 grams of crystal methamphetamine in Ambon City.
A man with the initials BMT, alias Atus (25), is now designated as a suspect and faces the death penalty for his role in this case.
Chronology of the Arrest and Modus Operandi
The arrest of BMT, also known as Atus, took place shortly after he picked up a package containing Schedule I narcotics, not the plant itself, at a courier office on Ay. Patty Street, Ambon City.
Director of the Narcotics Research Division of Maluku Police, Kombes Pol. Heri Budianto, explained that according to initial examination results, the suspect BMT, also known as Atus, admitted he was asked by a person with the initials SW to take the package.
SW is still under further investigation by the police.
"From the examination results, it is stated that this person was sent by someone (SW), which we are still investigating," said Comrade Heri.
Furthermore, Comrade Heri added that BMT had known that the item to be taken contained 60 grams of methamphetamine.
Even, he was promised to be given drugs as a reward if the shipment was successfully delivered to SW.
"Subject is suspected of committing the crime of acting as an intermediary in the trade, receiving, possessing, storing, and controlling Narcotics Group I that are not plants exceeding five (5) grams," stated Comrade Heri.
The police suspect that the item containing narcotics was sent from Jakarta through a delivery service.
Kombes Heri also indicated the possibility of further development of the case, considering this is the first time the suspect took a package containing narcotics.
"Temporarily, we also suspect he (BMT) is part of the network. He (the suspect) has only once taken a package containing narcotics," he explained.
Severe Punishment Threat
Regarding his actions, BMT is now charged under Article 114 paragraph (2) and Article 112 paragraph (2) of the Republic of Indonesia Law Number 35 Year 2009 on Narcotics.
"The suspect is threatened with a minimum sentence of 6 years in prison and a maximum of the death penalty," said Comrade Heri.
This severe punishment threat shows the seriousness of the police in combating the drug trafficking in the Maluku region.
This case serves as a strong warning for anyone involved in the drug trafficking network, considering the severe legal consequences that await them. (*)
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