Crystal meth seized, one arrested

The West Jakarta Police’s narcotics unit confiscated 30 grams of crystal methamphetamine and a liter of the liquid from of the drug, as well as Rp 100 million (US$10,900), from a house in Kalideres, West Jakarta.

Police also arrested a man, only identified as RH, the house’s owner.

Narcotics unit deputy chief Comr. Sujatmiko said the man has been detained for further questioning.

“We began to monitor the house on Tuesday after receiving reports from local residents who worried that the house could be used as narcotics factory,” he said, as quoted by kompas.com on Wednesday. (dic)