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Singer Reza Artamevia tests positive for drug use
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Singer Reza Artamevia was arrested at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. (kompas.com/Andi Muttya Keteng Pangerang)
F
ollowing Sunday's arrest of newly appointed Indonesian Actors Guild (Parfi) chairman Gatot Brajamusti for alleged drug possession, singer Reza Artamevia has also been arrested for testing positive for drug use.
The singer of classic pop hits such as "Satu Yang Tak Bisa Lepas", "Cintakan Membawaku Kembali" and "Aku Wanita" was one of eight people arrested in a raid on the Golden Tulip Hotel in Mataram, Lombok.
(Read also: Actors guild chairman arrested for drug possession)
“Yes, her test results are positive,” National Police spokesman Ins. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar confirmed to kompas.com on Tuesday.
The case developed after a joint task force from the headquarters of the Jakarta Police and the South Jakarta Police discovered guns, ammunition and endangered animals at Gatot's residence in Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta. Authorities have confirmed that Gatot did not have any permits to own guns or endangered animals.
At present, the case is being handled by the Jakarta Police. (asw)
