Jember police report 26 cannabis plants seized in 44-case sweep, 53 held
Jember police in East Java said they uncovered 44 narcotics and dangerous-drug cases between October and 8 November 2026, detaining 53 suspects including five repeat offenders. The cannabis evidence was 23.26 grams of dried ganja and 26 plants, and one case linked arrests in Jember and Situbondo regencies.
🇮🇩 Aula Rupatama, Mapolres Jember, Jember Regency, East Java · Indonesia
Police in Jember regency, East Java, said they uncovered 44 narcotics and dangerous-drug cases
between October and 8 November 2026 and detained 53 suspects, five of them repeat offenders.[1][2][3][4][5]Several accounts count 40 narcotics cases with 49 suspects, 46 men and three women, four
of them repeat offenders, the rest of the 44 being dangerous-drug cases.[1][3][6][7]Jember police
chief AKBP Alaiddin announced the results at a press conference at the police headquarters on Monday
9 November 2026.[1][8][3][4][7]
The cannabis cases
The cannabis evidence in the haul was 23.26 grams of dried ganja and 26 cannabis plants, listed
alongside methamphetamine and 25 ecstasy pills.[1][2][3][4][5][9][10][6]A cannabis case began with the
arrest of CY in Jubung village, Sukorambi subdistrict, holding 8.72 grams of dried ganja, which led
officers to MTA in Kebonsari, Sumbersari.[1][3]The inquiry then extended to Situbondo regency, where
police detained JW as an alleged intercity dealer and found 26 living cannabis plants in pots, 10.20
grams of dried ganja and two ready-to-roll ganja cigarettes.[1][2][3][4][7]Police said JW admitted
growing the cannabis for his own use but passing part of it to people in his social circle.[11][3]Alaiddin called the potted plants one of the most notable pieces of evidence in the networks
uncovered.[5][9][10][6]
Other networks
The 775.29 grams of methamphetamine were found in a rented house at Perumahan Nazira Residence,
Bintoro, Patrang, where BSG was held after a positive urine test; a suspect identified as DN was named
as the owner and is still at large.[1][11]Police also described an alleged cross-province network run
by a suspect identified as FYZ.[1]They said the suspects used sistem ranjau, dead-drop stashing,
and cut-off contacts to avoid detection, and dealt in dangerous drugs without a permit or
prescription.[1][8]Narcotics suspects face up to 20 years in prison and a Rp10 billion fine under the
2009 Narcotics Law, and dangerous-drug suspects up to 12 years and a Rp5 billion fine under the 2023
Health Law.[1][8][4]
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Jember police chief AKBP Alaiddin, deputy chief Anthonio Effan Sulaiman and drug unit head Iptu Bagus Dwi Setyawan at the press conference on the 44 cases. Photo: Suliyadi/smnnews.co.idPhoto details
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Source: Liputan6.comJember police chief AKBP Alaiddin with his deputy and drug unit head Iptu Bagus Dwi Setyawan at the press conference at Mapolres Jember. Photo: ANTARA/Zumrotun SolichahPhoto details
No second account of the 9 November 2026 press conference could be opened; the report rests on the SMN News article alone.
The 53 suspects cover all 44 cases; no cannabis-only arrest, charge or suspect count was published.
Police did not say whether the 26 cannabis plants were seized from a grow site or confiscated in processed form, and gave no weight for them.
The article gives no date for the Jember and Situbondo cannabis arrests beyond the October to 8 November 2026 reporting period, so the 9 November announcement date stands as the incident date.
No charge, court step or outcome was reported for the cannabis suspects; the penalties cited are the maximums the law allows, not sentences given.
The row of the 44 cases, 1,035.47 grams of sabu and the dangerous-drug pills are other substances and are not counted as cannabis.
The only photo on the page shows the police press conference rather than the seized cannabis.
Bangsapedia reports 40 narcotics cases and 49 suspects (46 men, three women) for the narcotics offences, leaving the 44-case and 53-suspect totals to include four dangerous-drug cases and four male suspects.
Bangsapedia names Jalan Buleleng Jaya, Desa Jukung, Sukorambi as the street where CY was detained, whereas another account places the arrest at Jalan Brawijaya, Desa Jubung.
Seblang.com counts 40 narcotics cases and 49 suspects, while the report's head line carries 44 cases and 53 suspects including four dangerous-drug cases.
Seblang.com gives no weight for the dried ganja seized with the 26 potted plants and does not say whether the plants were taken away or left in place.
Seblang.com places the CY arrest on Jalan Brawijaya, Desa Jubung, Sukorambi, while another account cited in the report names Jalan Buleleng Jaya, Desa Jukung, Sukorambi.
Warta.in names the conference venue as Aula Rupatama Mapolres Jember, consistent with the recorded place.
The page gives no weight for the 26 living plants and does not say whether they were taken away or destroyed.
ANTARA reports 40 narcotics cases and 49 suspects (46 men, three women, four repeat offenders) while the report's headline figures are 44 cases and 53 suspects; the higher totals include four dangerous-drug cases and their suspects.
ANTARA states the 26 plants were grown in a pot by one suspect but does not say where or whether they were taken away or destroyed, and gives no weight for them.
ANTARA cites up to 20 years, life or death for methamphetamine over 5 grams but gives no charge or penalty for the cannabis suspects.
The only photo on the ANTARA page shows the Jember police press conference, including the police chief, and does not show the cannabis.
Liputan6 counts 40 narcotics cases with 49 suspects (46 men, three women, four repeat offenders), while the report headlines 44 cases and 53 suspects; the higher totals include four dangerous-drug cases and their suspects, as already noted in the report.
Liputan6 was published 10 November 2026 and quotes the police chief on Tuesday 10/11/2026, while the report dates the press conference to Monday 9 November 2026 on the strength of earlier-opened accounts.
Liputan6 gives no weight for the 26 living potted plants and does not say whether they were taken away or destroyed.
Merdeka was published 10 November 2026 and quotes the police chief on Tuesday (10/11/2026), while the report dates the press conference to 9 November 2026 on the strength of earlier-opened accounts.
Merdeka counts 40 cases with 49 suspects for the narcotics operation, while the report headlines 44 cases and 53 suspects including four dangerous-drug cases; the higher totals include the dangerous-drug cases.
The page counts 40 narcotics cases and 49 suspects, while the report headlines 44 cases and 53 suspects; the higher totals include four dangerous-drug cases and their suspects.
The page gives no weight for the 26 living potted plants and does not say whether they were taken away or destroyed.
The page gives no cannabis-only suspect count, charge or court outcome.
JPNN was published 10 November 2026 and quotes the police chief at a press conference held Monday 9 November 2026, consistent with earlier accounts.
JPNN gives no weight for the 26 potted plants and does not say whether they were taken away or destroyed.
The page quotes no charge or court outcome for the cannabis suspect.
JPNN does not explain the sistem ranjau it says some suspects used to avoid meeting buyers.
Jayapura prosecutors destroyed evidence from 41 final criminal cases on 10 November 2026, including 21 cannabis cases. The destroyed cannabis weighed 0.21 grams, alongside sabu and other criminal evidence.
Kejari Banda Aceh destroyed evidence from 69 general criminal cases with final court judgments in Banda Aceh on 10 November 2026, including 13.27 grams of ganja. The exercise also covered methamphetamine and other contraband, witnessed by local officials and the Sharia Court deputy chair.
Kejari Humbang Hasundutan destroyed evidence from 10 general criminal cases with final court judgments in Doloksanggul on 10 November 2026, including 16.44 grams net of dried ganja. The exercise also covered methamphetamine and tools such as machetes and a bong, and was witnessed by police, military, court and religious representatives.
Kejari Salatiga destroyed evidence from 33 criminal cases with final court judgments at a state vocational school in Salatiga on 10 November 2026, including 587.16 grams of ganja, as thousands of students watched. The same exercise covered methamphetamine, gorilla tobacco, 1,193 illegal pills, phones and firecracker explosives.
