Brilio.net - The Indonesian entertainment world has been rocked by a drug scandal again. This time, actor Andrew Andika is caught up in a case of crystal methamphetamine abuse.
This shocking news was revealed after the West Jakarta Police Narcotics Unit arrested Andrew on Thursday night, September 26, 2024. The arrest was made on suspicion of Andrew's involvement in illegal drug trafficking.
The police confirmed the arrest of the actor who has been working since 2007. Evidence in the form of crystal methamphetamine was also secured from Andrew during the raid.
The case is still under intensive investigation by the authorities. The police are digging up further information regarding Andrew's involvement in the drug network.
andrew andika arrested in drug case
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West Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Syahduddi, gave an official confirmation regarding the arrest of Andrew Andika. This statement was delivered to clarify speculation circulating in the community regarding the identity of the artist with the initials AA who was arrested for a drug case.
In his statement, Kombes Pol Syahduddi emphasized that his party had secured Andrew Andika.
"That's right (Andrew Andika was arrested)," he said, quoted by brilio.net from Merdeka on Saturday (28/9).
andrew andika arrested in drug case
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Meanwhile, Head of the West Jakarta Police Narcotics Unit, AKBP Chandra Mata Rohansyah, provided further information regarding the arrest and examination of Andrew Andika. The police are still conducting an in-depth investigation to uncover the details of this case.
AKBP Chandra said that his party still needed time to investigate the case.
"We secured AA on Thursday night, September 26, 2024. Please give us time, we are still investigating this case further," he said.
Andrew Andika's arrest for drug cases adds to the long list of Indonesian artists who have stumbled upon similar cases. Andrew's career that has been built since 2007 is now threatened with destruction due to his involvement in drug trafficking.