Satpol PP Destroys 1,300+ Illegal Pills Targeting Local Youth

Satpol PP personnel from Pesanggrahan Sub-district, South Jakarta, seized and destroyed 1,336 "Group G" restricted pills following a series of enforcement sweeps in the Petukangan Selatan and Ulujami urban villages.

We're calling on all parents to keep a closer eye on their children

The crackdown was launched in response to a wave of community complaints. Residents had grown increasingly concerned over suspicious transactions and illegal activity occurring at local pharmacies.

Pesanggrahan Sub-district Satpol PP Head, Rena stated that the operation was a direct move to address neighborhood safety and public unease.

Over 67,000 Illegal Pills Destroyed in East Jakarta

"All evidence was destroyed on-site by submerging the pills in water," she expressed, Friday (3/6).

The operation targeted three separate locations: Jalan Perdatam and Jalan Swadarma Raya in Ulujami, and Jalan Damai Raya in Petukangan Selatan. The raids netted a significant haul of "Group G" prescription drugs, including 143 Trihexyphenidyl pills, 575 Remadol, 543 Eximer, 30 Tramadol, and 45 Alprazolam tablets—all being sold without medical authorization.

Evidence from the scene suggests a wide demographic of buyers, ranging from street performers to local students. Officials say the primary driver behind the high demand is the shockingly low price point.

"The price per pill is extremely affordable, ranging from about 25 to 30 cents (Rp 4,000 to Rp 5,000)," Rina explained.

Even more alarming, officials discovered that dealers were selling "half-doses" for as little as 13 cents (Rp 2,000).

"At these prices, it's incredibly easy for schoolchildren to buy them using nothing more than their daily lunch money," she added.

Rina is issuing a direct plea to the community, specifically calling on parents to ramp up supervision of their children’s daily activities. Given how easy it is for minors to afford these substances, officials say parental vigilance has become the "first line of defense" in keeping kids safe.

"We're calling on all parents to keep a closer eye on their children," she said, highlighting that the low cost of entry makes these drugs a unique threat to the youth.

With the operation taking place during the Islamic holy month, she also offered a message of reflection.

"Let’s make this Ramadan a month of goodness. Steer clear of negative behaviors that can bring harm to yourselves or to those around you," she closed.