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Police, narcotics agency and military seize meth and gambling machines in Medan raid
Police, Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency and the military raided a suspected drug den beside a river in Percut Sei Tuan, Medan, in North Sumatra.
They seized 100 grams of methamphetamine, five arcade gambling machines and other items, including drug-use equipment and cash.
Officers detained 37 people during the operation.
Two were identified as suspected dealers, while 27 people identified as users are to be sent for rehabilitation.
Eight others tested negative for drugs in urine tests.
The suspected dealers will face legal proceedings.
The operation was described as part of efforts to combat drugs and support recovery for users.
A joint police, narcotics agency and military operation seized methamphetamine and gambling machines in Percut Sei Tuan, Medan.
Officers detained 37 people during the raid.
The seized items included 100 grams of methamphetamine, five gambling machines and cash.
Authorities said 27 users would be referred for rehabilitation, while two suspected dealers would face legal proceedings.
- Who
- Police, the National Narcotics Agency and the military carried out the operation.
- What
- They raided a suspected drug den and seized methamphetamine, gambling machines and other items.
- When
- Monday, 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Percut Sei Tuan, Medan, North Sumatra, beside a river.
- Why
- The raid was described as part of efforts to eradicate drugs and support the recovery of drug users.
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The evidence secured includes 100 grams of methamphetamine, 3 bags of dingdong coins, 5 dingdong gambling machines, and cash of Rp 1,635,000.
Together with the community, we will eradicate drugs in Percut Sei Tuan. We will ensure Percut Sei Tuan is free from drugs, of course with the support of the community.
Joint forces raided a suspected drug den in Percut Sei Tuan and detained 37 people.
Authorities said 27 users would be referred for rehabilitation and two suspected dealers would face legal proceedings.
- People detained
- 37
- Methamphetamine seized
- 100 grams
- Gambling machines seized
- 5
- Cash seized
- Rp 1,635,000
- Location
- Percut Sei Tuan, Medan, North Sumatra
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