en.malanginspirasi.com – The Malang City Police (Polresta Malang Kota) delivered reports of combating the cases of narcotics as well as illegal alcohol distribution in Malang City.
From April 1 to May 6, 2026, the Narcotics Unit (Satresnarkoba) uncovered 32 narcotics cases and one major case of illegal alcohol distribution, with a total of 39 suspects arrested.
The swift action has saved thousands of people, especially young people, from the threat of narcotics and dangerous drug abuse.
In a press conference held at the Polresta Malang Kota Headquarters, Malang City Police Chief (Polresta), Kombes Pol Putu Kholis Aryana, revealed a staggering amount of evidence seized.
They include 8,982.64 grams of marijuana, 1,673.99 grams of methamphetamine, 75,000 LL pills, three ecstasy pills, and 1,500 bottles of Balinese arak (illegal alcoholic beverage).
“There is still a lot of drug and illegal liquor abuse that is causing public order disturbances in Malang City,” he said on Friday, May 8, 2026
Of the 32 cases handled, 15, with 20 suspects, were resolved through a restorative justice approach.
He continued that those, who were proven to be pure users, were sent to rehabilitation to help them recover and prevent reoffending.
“Meanwhile, the rest are being prosecuted because they are part of a drug distribution and courier network with large amounts of evidence.” he explained.
Good Contribution of Citizens Report
This major discovery began with reports from residents as it gets an appreciation from Kapolresta.
“Every week, we visit villages. From there, we always receive information about new methods of drug and alcohol distribution,” he said.
The most prominent case involved the discovery of a 1,478-kilogram methamphetamine network in the Junrejo area of Batu City.
The suspect, AN, a 37-year-old man, is suspected of being a courier for the inter-regional narcotics network.
From AN, officers confiscated one large package of methamphetamine weighing 1,018 grams and 10 packages of methamphetamine ready for distribution, totaling 460.28 grams.
This discovery was a follow-up to the arrest of another suspect in the Blimbing area of Malang City.
Police suspect the methamphetamine originated from a large network controlled by a suspect identified as BT, who is currently on the wanted list.
During questioning, the suspect admitted to having received supplies of methamphetamine four times, each weighing approximately one kilogram, to be distributed through a trap system.
Kombes Pol Putu explained that the perpetrator used a “stick-on-the-wall” system, where each transaction involved no face-to-face interaction.
The suspects placed the drugs at specific locations after both parties reached an agreement.
“It started with a resident finding suspicious packages in a housing complex. We expanded the investigation to locations in Klojen, Blimbing, and Kedungkandang,” he explained.
Furthermore, Satresnarkoba also uncovered a large-scale distribution of marijuana and LL pills in the Kedungkandang area.
The Police arrested DR (40) with 7.2 kilograms of marijuana, 53,000 LL pills, and several packages of methamphetamine.
DR, as the suspect, acted as a courier and keeper of the illicit goods, controlled by a network above him.
Uncovering Distribution of Illegal Liquor
Besides, officers also uncovered the distribution of 1,500 bottles of illegal, unbranded liquor from a truck in the Sawojajar area of Malang City.
The police arrested the suspect who is identified as PS (33) after obtaining a public report regarding suspicious roadside activity.
Thousands of bottles of Balinese arak were suspected of being illegally distributed in the Greater Malang area.
The Head of the Narcotics Unit (Kasat Resnarkoba), Daky Dzul Qornain, emphasized that this disclosure demonstrates the police’s commitment to disrupting the chain of drug trafficking that threatens the community.
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“Drug trafficking currently uses various methods, including landmines and disrupted networks. We continue to develop the perpetrators and hunt down the fugitives involved,” he stated at a press conference.
Police estimates the disclosure of this case have saved more than 31,000 lives from the threat of drug and illegal alcohol abuse.
In detail, marijuana is estimated to have saved 2,994 lives, methamphetamine 8,369 lives, LL pills 18,750 lives, and illegal alcohol 1,500 lives per bottle.
The suspects were charged under Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health, and the latest Criminal Code, carrying penalties ranging from 12 years in prison to life imprisonment, and even the death penalty for large-scale drug trafficking.
Polresta Malang Kota urge the public to report to the nearest police station, call 110, or call 110 or Jogo Malang 081137802000.
Furthermore, Polresta Malang Kota will continue to strengthen cyber patrols, field investigations, and synergize with the community to close down the movement of narcotics networks and the distribution of illegal goods in the Greater Malang area.
