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Indonesian Police Detain 37 People in Medan Drug Raid
A joint team of Indonesian police, the National Narcotics Agency and the military raided a suspected drug site on a riverbank in Percut Sei Tuan, Medan, on Sunday, October 11.
The team detained 37 people, and urine tests were positive for drugs in 27 cases.
Officials said two of those detained were suspected dealers, while eight people tested negative.
The team seized 100 grams of methamphetamine, along with drug-use equipment and other items.
Officials said the 27 people identified as drug users would be sent for rehabilitation, while the suspected dealers would face legal proceedings.
Investigators will continue looking for the people who supplied the drugs.
Officials also asked local residents to share information about drug activity.
A joint Indonesian police, narcotics agency and military team detained 37 people in a drug raid in Medan.
The raid took place on a riverbank in Percut Sei Tuan district, North Sumatra, on October 11, 2026.
Police said 27 of those detained tested positive for drugs, while two were suspected dealers.
Authorities said the 27 drug users would be referred for rehabilitation and the suspected dealers would face legal proceedings.
Officers seized 100 grams of methamphetamine and other items, including gambling machines, drug-use equipment and vehicles.
- Who
- A joint team from Indonesian police, the National Narcotics Agency and the military detained 37 people.
- What
- The team raided a suspected drug den. Police said 27 detainees tested positive for drugs and two were suspected dealers.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- A riverbank in Percut Sei Tuan district, Medan, North Sumatra.
- Why
- The raid followed directives to fight drugs and rehabilitate drug users.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We secured 37 people. Of the 37, 27 tested positive for drugs.
Follow-up for the 27 users will be rehabilitation, while the dealers will be processed through the legal system.
Together with the community, we will eradicate drugs in Percut Sei Tuan.
A joint police, narcotics agency and military team raided a suspected drug den in Percut Sei Tuan.
Police director Andy Arisandi said 37 people had been detained and outlined the test results and next steps.
- People detained
- 37
- Detainees testing positive
- 27
- Suspected dealers
- 2
- Raid location
- Percut Sei Tuan district, Medan, North Sumatra
- Methamphetamine seized
- 100 grams
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