North Sumatra police hunt drug kingpin behind 15-kg meth haul

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Medan, N Sumatra (ANTARA) – North Sumatra police are investigating a drug network that allegedly used a tow truck to conceal the transport of 15 kilograms of methamphetamine, seeking to identify those behind the operation.

North Sumatra Police Narcotics Director Senior Commissioner Andy Arisandi said in Medan on Wednesday that investigators were expanding the case to identify the network’s alleged mastermind.

“We are still developing the case because the suspects have repeatedly used this method,” Andy said.

Investigators are also tracing the network’s controllers to dismantle the drug supply chain, which allegedly uses tow trucks as a cover, Andy said.

Police are monitoring the tow truck, which was traveling from Aceh to Jakarta, he said.

The case emerged after officers arrested HWW, 45, from Central Java, and PS, 35, from Palembang, in Besitang, Langkat District, North Sumatra, on August 20, 2026.

The suspects were traveling in a tow truck that was transporting a high-powered motorcycle, police said.

“A search of the vehicle’s luggage compartment found 15 kilograms of methamphetamine. Initial questioning showed that it had been obtained from BS in Aceh on JP’s orders,” Andy said.

The methamphetamine was destined for Tangerang, Banten, and the suspects had been promised Rp100 million (US$6,200) for successfully delivering the drugs, Andy said.

Police also seized several items, including mobile phones and a tow truck allegedly used to evade law enforcement detection. North Sumatra police urged the public to report suspicious activities linked to drug abuse and trafficking as part of efforts to combat narcotics distribution in the province.