Polri, BNN intercept MT Global 168 carrying 1 ton of ketamine in Belawan
Eight suspects are detained, including seven Indonesian nationals and one foreign national, after the vessel was towed to Belawan Port.
A joint team from Bareskrim Polri, BNN, Bea Cukai, Polair Baharkam Polri and Puspom TNI intercepted the vessel MT Global 168, which was suspected of carrying 1 ton of ketamine in Belawan waters, North Sumatra, on Wednesday (21/10). The ship was then towed and escorted until it docked at Belawan Port together with the evidence. Brigjen Kristian Parluhutan Siagian, director of narcotics crimes at Bareskrim Polri, said eight people have been named as suspects, consisting of seven Indonesian citizens and one foreign national. Police have not disclosed the identities or roles of the suspects, or a full chronology of the interception. Details of the case are scheduled to be presented by Kapolri Jenderal Suyudi Ario Seto on Friday (23/10).