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Jambi narcotics officers shoot dead suspected crystal meth dealer
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This Nov.18, 2016 file photo shows packages of crystal meth and other evidence on display during a Jakarta press conference. Also pictured are (from left): military police commander Maj.Gen. Dodik Wijanarko, Customs and Excise director general Heru Pambudi, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and BNN head Comr. Gen. Budi Waseso.
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ambi National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) officers have shot dead a suspected dealer of crystal methamphetamine during a raid on Monday.
The suspect, identified only with the initial Z, was shot while resisting arrest by attacking the anti-drug officers with a sharp weapon. He was shot in his left thigh.
"The suspect died on the way to hospital," BNNP Jambi drug eradication head nAdj. Sr. Comr. Agus Setiawan said on Wednesday.
During the raid, the BNNP Jambi officers also confiscated several items of evidence, including four packages of crystal meth and four bongs. Three suspected drug users were also arrested, said Agus.
“The three people were not the owners of the evidence. They were found only using the drugs. Therefore, we will rehabilitate them,” he added.
As Z had died, Agus said, his case would be closed. However, authorities would continue additional investigations into the drug distribution network. (afr/ebf)
