{
  "id": 3459292,
  "title": "New THC Drug Distribution Method Emerges in Indonesia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/new-thc-drug-distribution-method-emerges-in-indonesia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:55:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2118324/new-thc-drug-distribution-method-emerges-in-indonesia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian National Police investigators have uncovered a new method of distributing THC, a compound found in marijuana plants, in the form of candy imported from the United Kingdom. The narcotics were apprehended after a suspect, identified as AJE, was caught collecting a package at a post office in Malang, East Java. The suspect had previously placed four orders for THC-containing candies between March and August 2026. This marks the first time such THC candy has been detected and uncovered in Indonesia, according to Chief Commissioner Zulkarnain Harahap of the Narcotics Criminal Act Directorate. All packages were reportedly intended for personal consumption, with the latest order weighing 231 grams confiscated for investigation. The suspect is currently charged under specific articles of the Narcotics Law and the Criminal Adjustments Law.",
  "summary": "Indonesian Police revealed the circulation of the narcotic Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabiol (THC).",
  "key_points": [
    "Indonesian police discover THC candy imported from UK.",
    "Suspect AJE placed four orders for THC candies between March-August 2026.",
    "All packages intended for personal consumption, 231g confiscated."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}