JAMBI | INDATANEWS.COM - Officers from the Jambi City Police Narcotics Investigation Unit arrested three men in the early hours of Thursday, August 20, 2026, on suspicion of abusing Sabu (methamphetamine). The arrests took place in the Jalan Serupun area, RT 16, Kota Baru District, Jambi. Police seized several pieces of evidence allegedly linked to drug use at the location.
The three men arrested were identified by their initials as H, 54, TH, 47, and DP, 39. Police arrested them at around 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. WIB after receiving a report from members of the public through the 110 call center regarding suspected
drug abuse in the area.
Jambi Police Chief Kombes Pol Ananto Herlambang, through Narcotics Investigation Unit Chief AKP Tito Al Hafezt, said officers immediately followed up on the public tip.
"After receiving the information through the 110 call center, officers from the
Jambi City Police Pamapta Unit, together with operational personnel from the
Narcotics Investigation Unit, immediately went to the reported location," AKP Tito said.
Police Follow Up on Public Tip
Based on the information received, officers from the
Jambi City Police Pamapta Unit, accompanied by operational
Narcotics Investigation Unit personnel, went to Jalan Serupun. Upon arrival, the officers checked the activities taking place at the location at the time.
During the raid and subsequent search, officers encountered the three men. Police then searched the location as well as the belongings and items found in the immediate vicinity of the three men.
During the search, officers seized two devices used to consume Sabu, commonly known as bongs, along with three gas lighters. The three men were subsequently taken in for further examination to clarify the suspected
drug abuse.
In addition to examining the seized items, officers also conducted urine tests on H, TH and DP. The tests showed that all three men tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.
"The urine test results showed that all three individuals tested positive for drug use," Tito said.
The urine test results became one of the bases for the police's further investigation into the alleged drug abuse involving the three men. Investigators subsequently questioned the suspects about the source of the drugs they had allegedly consumed.
ARRESTS FOLLOW PUBLIC TIP:
Jambi City Police
Narcotics Investigation Unit Chief AKP Tito Al Hafezt said police immediately followed up on information from the public through the 110 call center regarding suspected
drug abuse. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
Three Men Name Alleged Supplier
During their initial questioning, the three men admitted that they had obtained Sabu from a man identified by the initial D. According to preliminary information provided to police, they purchased the Sabu for approximately IDR 50,000.
Police are currently investigating D's identity and whereabouts. The man is suspected of supplying the drugs to the three men. Investigators are also examining details of the transaction and the possible involvement of other individuals in the drug trade.
H, TH and DP, along with the seized evidence, were taken to the
Jambi City Police
Narcotics Investigation Unit office. There, the three men underwent further questioning to clarify the sequence of events and their connection to the items seized by police.
SUSPECTS UNDERGO EXAMINATION: The three men arrested by police underwent questioning and urine tests after officers seized two devices used to consume Sabu, commonly known as bongs, and three gas lighters. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
Investigators Search for Alleged Drug Supplier
The Jambi City Police Narcotics Investigation Unit is continuing intensive questioning of the three men and several witnesses. Police are also collecting additional evidence and conducting an initial case assessment to determine the next legal steps.
Investigators are not only examining the three men's alleged drug use but are also seeking to establish the source of the Sabu they allegedly consumed. The focus of the investigation is on the man identified by the initial D, who, based on the three men's initial statements, is suspected of supplying the drugs.
Jambi City Police Narcotics Investigation Unit Chief AKP Tito Al Hafezt emphasized that the investigation would be expanded. Further legal action against H, TH and DP will be determined based on the results of the questioning, the evidence collected and the ongoing case assessment.
Meanwhile, investigators are pursuing further leads concerning D to uncover any possible links to a drug network or other individuals who may be involved in drug trafficking in the
Jambi area.
Jambi City Police also urged members of the public to continue reporting any activities suspected of being related to drug abuse or drug trafficking. Information provided by the public through official police channels remains an important starting point for authorities in taking action against suspected drug-related offenses. (IDNC)
REPORTER:
Dalil Harahap | EDITOR:
Fik Sagala