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Thwarting Drug Trafficking: Jambi Police Seize 200 Kilograms of Dried Marijuana

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The Jambi police have foiled a major drug trafficking operation by intercepting a minibus carrying 200 kilograms of dried marijuana, valued at approximately 800 thousand Indonesians potentially prevented from falling into drug abuse and addiction. The suspects, identified as I and RR, were arrested and charged under Indonesia's Narcotics Law No. 35 of 2009. The operation was based on valuable intelligence and resulted in the confiscation of a GPS device, which is believed to have been used by the drug lord to track the package.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jambi police seized 200 kilograms of dried marijuana from two suspects, I and RR, who were arrested on July 12, 2025.
  • The seized marijuana, valued at approximately 800 thousand Indonesians potentially prevented from falling into drug abuse and addiction, could be consumed by four people, with one gram of dried cannabis.
  • The suspects were charged under Articles 114 (2), 111 (2), and 132 (1) of Indonesia's Narcotics Law No. 35 of 2009, carrying penalties of death or life imprisonment.
  • The operation was based on valuable intelligence and highlights the effectiveness of the Jambi police in thwarting drug trafficking activities.
  • The seizure of 200 kilograms of dried marijuana is a significant blow to international drug syndicates, which have targeted Indonesia due to its large population and growing number of drug users.
  • Indonesia has a significant drug problem, with 3.3 million drug addicts and an economic impact of Rp500 trillion.

Statistics:

  • 200 kilograms of dried marijuana seized by the Jambi police
  • 800 thousand Indonesians potentially prevented from falling into drug abuse and addiction
  • 4 people could consume one gram of dried cannabis
  • 2009 - year Indonesia's Narcotics Law No. 35 was enacted
  • 35 - number of Indonesian Narcotics Law
  • 3.3 million - number of drug addicts in Indonesia
  • Rp500 trillion - economic impact of drug smuggling in Indonesia

Sources:

  • "Jambi Police Claim 800 Thousand People Could Be Prevented From Falling into Drug Abuse After Thwarting Two Drug Couriers' Attempt" by Antara News Agency, July 15, 2025
  • Indonesia's Narcotics Law No. 35 of 2009
  • National Narcotics Agency (BNN)

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