MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The North Sumatra Regional Police (Polda Sumut) carried out a coordinated drug raid at the Capital Building nightclub in Medan as part of intensified efforts to prevent drug abuse in nightlife venues. The operation took place from Monday night, May 25, 2026, into the early hours of Tuesday, May 26, 2026, under strict security monitoring across the entire premises.
Approximately 60 personnel from multiple units were deployed in the operation, including the Narcotics Directorate (Ditresnarkoba), Samapta, Internal Affairs (Propam), Intelligence and Security (Intelkam), the Police Medical and Health Unit (Bidokkes), as well as the Indonesian Military Police (POM TNI). Officers systematically inspected all areas of the entertainment complex, including karaoke rooms, to eliminate any possibility of illegal drug activity.
19 VISITORS TESTED NEGATIVE: AKBP Thommy Aruan confirms that all 19 visitors examined at the Capital Building Medan tested negative for narcotics. (PHOTO: Teguh Panjaitan)
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During the raid, officers conducted body and luggage searches on visitors present at the venue. In addition, 19 individuals—comprising 15 men and 4 women—were randomly selected for urine testing and further medical examination.
Head of Sub-Directorate I of the North Sumatra Police Narcotics Unit, AKBP Thommy Aruan, stated that the selection process was conducted randomly as part of standard operational procedures.
"A total of 19 individuals were randomly selected, consisting of 15 men and four women. The examination included urine tests and other procedures to detect potentially dangerous substances," he said in Medan on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
URINE SCREENING CONDUCTED: Police medical personnel carry out urine tests on visitors to ensure the absence of drug use at the Capital Building Medan. (PHOTO: Teguh Panjaitan)
New Approach to Detect Vape Misuse
Authorities also placed special emphasis on monitoring electronic cigarette (vape) use during the operation. Police introduced a saliva-based testing method to detect possible traces of etomidate in vape products, marking a new preventive step in identifying the misuse of hazardous substances in e-cigarettes.
However, all 19 individuals tested returned negative results, with no evidence of narcotics use detected.
"All 19 individuals tested negative for narcotics," AKBP Thommy Aruan confirmed.
Public Urged to Remain Vigilant
Polda Sumut has pledged to continue conducting regular inspections of nightlife venues as part of its ongoing anti-drug campaign. The police also urged the public, particularly young people, to stay away from drugs and illegal substances.
"We call on the public, especially nightclub visitors, to avoid any form of drug abuse. Together, we aim to create a safe, healthy, and drug-free environment in North Sumatra," Aruan added. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Teguh Panjaitan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala