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Worsening fuel shortages lead to kilometers-long lines at North Sumatra gas stations
In Langkat regency, lines stretched about 13 kilometers from a gas station in Wampu to another in Tanjung Pura, trapping thousands of private cars, intercity buses and logistics trucks for hours. Some vehicles broke down after running out of fuel while waiting in line.
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Drivers forced to queue overnight as fuel shortages grip Sumatra
Suprianto, a diesel truck driver from Pagar Marbau district, Deli Serdang regency, said he was forced to spend the night inside his truck at a fuel station on Jalan Galang in Lubuk Pakam while waiting for diesel supplies to arrive.
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Two N. Sumatra police officers arrested for running drugs network
Samosir Police in North Sumatra have arrested and named two of its own officers suspects for allegedly running a drugs distribution ring following the seizure of 5.5 grams of sabu (crystal methamphetamine).
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North Sumatra University investigates student over alleged sexual harassment
Following the widely publicized sexual harassment case at UI in June, USU has opened a probe into a business student who allegedly harassed around 60 female students, asking all victims to report to its sexual harassment task force.
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Medan courts acquit defendants from all charges
Medan District Court acquitted man buying subsidized fuel using jerrycan to help treat his late father's blood cancer while Medan Corruption Court sentenced a businessman free after corruption charges were not proven in the lease and control of land owning to state-run plantation firm.
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Seven foreigners detained in North Sumatra over alleged online dating scam operations
The syndicate allegedly operated through various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and Threads, where members used fake identities to approach and deceive victims overseas.
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Langkat residents grateful after KPK arrests regent
The Langkat regent’s office on Jl. Proklamasi in Stabat district, the regency administrative seat, received dozens of flower boards on Monday sent by various groups of residents. Many played on the regent’s nickname Ondim, referring to him as ongkos dimuka (payment upfront).
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