Mataram Narcotics Police Raid Karang Bagu, Arrest Seven Suspects Across Two Locations
MATARAM — Operational teams from the Mataram City Police Narcotics Unit (Satresnarkoba Polresta Mataram) arrested seven individuals during an early-morning narcotics raid in Karang Bagu, Karang Taliwang Ward, Cakranegara District, Mataram, on Sunday (Nov 8).
Head of the Mataram Narcotics Unit, AKP Abisatya Darma, confirmed that the joint squad apprehended the suspects across two separate crime scenes within the Karang Bagu neighborhood.
At the primary location in an alleyway, police caught two suspects, identified as WA and GYS, allegedly conducting a narcotics transaction. A body search of WA yielded five plastic clips containing suspected crystal methamphetamine (sabu) with a gross weight of 1.05 grams, alongside IDR 445,000 in cash.
Operational Breakdown: Karang Bagu Narcotics Raid
| Crime Scene & Suspects | Seized Evidence & Financial Items | Legal Profile & Case Status |
|---|---|---|
| TKP 1: Karang Bagu Alleyway (Suspects WA & GYS) | 5 clips of crystal meth (1.05g gross) hidden behind phone case; IDR 445,000 in cash | Caught in-act during street transaction; house search yielded no further drugs |
| TKP 2: Karang Bagu Residence (Suspects SH, BS, S, CW, HI) | IDR 1,310,000 in cash (SH: 210k, CW: 850k, HI: 105k, BS: 20k, S: 125k), 2 mobile phones, 1 motorcycle | Suspects S, CW, and HI identified as repeat narcotics offenders (recidivists) |
| Police Command Action | 7 suspects and all seized assets secured at Mataram Police Headquarters (Mapolresta) | Undergoing forensic drug testing, interrogation, and formal charge formulation |
Seizures and Repeat Offenders Captured
Following the initial arrests, officers searched WA’s residence nearby but found no additional narcotics.
At a second location in Karang Bagu, police detained five additional suspects: SH (55), BS (34), S (30), CW (34), and HI (18). Investigators confirmed that suspects S, CW, and HI are repeat narcotics offenders (recidivists).
While no illicit drugs were recovered directly from the second group, officers seized IDR 1.31 million in cash, two mobile phones, and one motorcycle belonging to suspect BS.
All seven suspects and seized items have been transferred to Mataram City Police Headquarters for detailed interrogation and legal processing.
Editor: M Ofan Ramadhan
