LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The Labuhanbatu Selatan Police continue to intensify their efforts against illegal drug trafficking through firm and sustained enforcement actions. In the latest operation, officers from the Kotapinang Police Station conducted a raid under the framework of Routine Enhanced Activities (KRYD), the Narcotics Hotspot Raids program (GSN), and the Prevention and Eradication of Drug Abuse and Trafficking (P4GN) in Kampung Banjar II, Kotapinang District, on Monday afternoon, May 18, 2026.
The operation was carried out in direct response to public complaints regarding the alleged increase in crystal meth use and distribution in the area. Authorities moved swiftly to safeguard public security and restrict suspected criminal activity.
Swift Response to Community Reports
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Kotapinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Aiptu Rinto Siahaan, S.H., together with local officials and supporting personnel. The team inspected several locations suspected of being frequently used for drug-related activities.
Although no active users or suspects were found during the operation, officers discovered several items believed to be linked to previous drug consumption.
PUBLIC OUTREACH: Acting Police Chief AKP Maruli Tua Siregar urges residents to avoid drugs and report suspicious activities. (PHOTO: Jhon Fitra Sagala)
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Authorities noted that these findings indicate the location may have been repeatedly used as a site for illegal drug use.
Public Awareness and Police Appeal
Read Also: Sungai Kanan Police Intensify Crackdown on Palm Oil Theft, Drugs, and Online Gambling Alongside the enforcement action, officers also conducted community outreach, urging residents to stay away from drugs and report any suspicious activity immediately to the police.
Labuhanbatu Selatan Police Chief AKBP Aditya S. P. Sembiring Muham, through Kotapinang Police Chief AKP Maruli Tua Siregar, emphasized that law enforcement efforts combine both preventive and repressive measures.
"The police are here to ensure security. Every public report is taken seriously. These raids are part of our commitment to breaking the drug chain down to its root level," AKP Maruli stated.
He further stressed that tackling drug crimes requires strong community participation.
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Joint Effort to Combat Drug Networks
Authorities highlighted that cooperation between the police and the public is essential to suppress drug networks and protect especially young people from the dangers of narcotics abuse.
Through this KRYD and GSN operation, police hope Labuhanbatu Selatan can become increasingly free from drug-related crimes, creating a safer, healthier, and more stable environment. The police reaffirmed their zero-tolerance policy toward drug offenses. (IDNC)
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