The Polda Metro Jaya have once again raided the drug-prone area of Kampung Ambon.
progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Narcotics Investigation Directorate of the Polda Metro Jaya has once again raided the drug-prone area of Kampung Ambon in East Cengkareng, West Jakarta. Five individuals found at the scene tested positive for drug use.
Director of Narcotics Investigation for the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Bismo Teguh Prakoso stated, that the five individuals apprehended—identified by the initials AB (28), GH (45), DK (20), ER (43), and MF (32)—were taken into custody. Authorities also seized several pieces of evidence, including one small plastic bag containing 0,24 grams of crystal methamphetamine, three makeshift smoking devices (bongs), three improvised lighters, eight glass pipes, and one weighing scale.
“Urine tests confirmed that all five individuals were positive for drugs,” said Kombes Pol Bismo on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
The raid on Kampung Ambon was conducted by the Jakarta Metro Police in coordination with the Military Police (POM TNI), the Jakarta Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), and the Jakarta Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNNP). A total of 126 personnel were deployed for the operation.
The operation began with a roll call led personally by the Director of Narcotics Investigation for the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Bismo Teguh Prakoso.
During his briefing, Kombes Pol Bismo provided specific instructions to all personnel involved. Kampung Ambon has been subjected to repeated raids due to ongoing reports and complaints from local residents regarding drug abuse and illicit narcotics trafficking in the area.
“The implementation of the KRYD (Enhanced Routine Police Activity) is a follow-up to reports and complaints from the public regarding suspected ongoing narcotics abuse and illicit trafficking in the Permata Hijau Complex area (known as ‘Kampung Ambon’),” explained Kombes Pol Bismo.
This operation also serves as a response to a directive from the Kapolda Metro Jaya, Komjen Pol Dadang Hartanto, requiring that all public reports and complaints be addressed seriously and professionally, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The five individuals—identified as drug users—who were apprehended during this operation have been transported to the Narcotics Investigation Directorate of the Polda Metro Jaya along with all seized evidence, for further examination in line with established legal procedures. (Bembo)
