Indonesian cops probe Malaysia links to 35kg meth bust
Five suspects have been arrested in operations across Riau and West Sumatra, with a coordinator allegedly based in Malaysia under investigation.
Indonesian authorities are probing potential Malaysian involvement in a significant methamphetamine seizure, according to local reports. On October 21, police in Riau arrested four suspects following intelligence about a large-scale drug shipment approaching Indonesian waters off Bengkalis regency. The operation continued on October 23, when a fifth suspect was apprehended in West Sumatra.
Putu Yudha Prawira, Riau's narcotics investigation director, stated that interrogation revealed one of the suspects was directed by a coordinator in Malaysia. All suspects' nationalities remain undisclosed. Local media sources indicate the seized drugs, estimated to be worth 62.9 billion rupiah (RM14.16 million), were destined for distribution in Riau, North Sumatra, and South Sumatra.
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