Bukittinggi narcotics police arrested 24-year-old RJP alias Rio, a man described as being from Padang, in Agam regency on the morning of Friday 13 November 2026 for allegedly carrying 27 packages of cannabis.[1] Officers detained him at about 06.00 on the roadside at Jalan Baringin, Jorong PGRM, Nagari Gaduik in Tilatang Kamang district.[1] The arrest followed police information about a man carrying cannabis from the Palupuah direction toward Bukittinggi city.[1] Operational narcotics officers investigated and then tailed the suspect with help from Bukittinggi criminal-investigation officers.[1]
Police seized 27 cannabis packages wrapped in adhesive tape and placed inside a green sack.[1] The packages were found in the rear trunk of the white Daihatsu Xenia with plate BA 1065 QG that the suspect was driving.[1] Police also seized a blue Realme mobile phone, the green sack, and the Xenia car with its key and vehicle registration document.[1]
On initial questioning, the suspect admitted carrying the cannabis from the Penyabungan area of North Sumatra on someone else’s orders.[1] He said the load was to be dropped off at Taluak in Banuhampu district, Agam regency.[1] The suspect and all the evidence were taken to Bukittinggi police headquarters for further legal process.[1]
