Medan, N Sumatra, July 4 -- The Indonesian and Malaysian police have increased their communication efforts to investigate and prevent the entry of illicit drugs into North Sumatra, which involves international drug trafficking networks, a police officer stated here on Thursday.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, the North Sumatra police's anti-drug squad seized 190 kilograms of sabu-sabu (crystal methamphetamine) loaded onto a wooden boat in the middle of the sea off Tanjung Balai, Asahan District.

"We continue to maintain strong communication with our Malaysian counterpart because many drug packages are smuggled from Malaysia," the North Sumatra Police's Narcotics Unit Chief Sen. Coms. Jean Calvijn Simanjuntak stated.

In addition, the North Su...