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Antara News: Rigaku Raman Analyzer Seen in Indonesian Navy Anti-Narcotics Operation

Oct 15, 2025

Rigaku CQL Max-ID highlights how advanced spectroscopy tools are supporting narcotics interdiction efforts around the world.

The Indonesian Navy (TNI Angkatan Laut), working in coordination with the Tanjung Priok Port Police, Pelni, and Pelindo personnel, successfully intercepted more than 10 kilograms of methamphetamine during a maritime security operation at Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta.

According to an official press release from the TNI Naval Information Service (Dinas Penerangan Angkatan Laut), four individuals arriving from Pontianak aboard the vessel KM Kelimutu were apprehended in the early hours of October 13. The suspects were discovered carrying 16 taped packages containing methamphetamine, with an estimated street value exceeding Rp 10.6 billion (approximately USD 650,000).

During the evidence processing phase, official photographs from the scene show a Rigaku handheld Raman analyzer being used by authorities. The analyzer’s appearance in these images highlights how advanced spectroscopy tools are supporting real-world narcotics interdiction and security missions across the globe.

Handheld Raman analyzers from Rigaku allow personnel to safely identify suspected narcotics and other chemical substances in seconds, without direct contact or sample preparation. Designed for rugged field use, these instruments empower first responders, border security, and law enforcement agencies to make rapid, informed decisions that protect both safety and mission integrity.

Rigaku is proud to see its technology contributing to the broader goal of combating illicit drug trafficking and enhancing public safety worldwide.

Photo and information courtesy of:
Indonesian Navy (TNI Angkatan Laut), Dinas Penerangan Angkatan Laut – October 2025.

The appearance of Rigaku products in publicly released images does not imply endorsement by the Indonesian Navy or the Government of Indonesia.

 

Media Coverage of The Indonesian Navy Seizure

 

Views expressed in this article are the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.

 

 
Jen Lynch is a Marketing Director and has been involved in the marketing side of manufacturing companies for almost 20 years. Beginning her career as a Marketing Admin, she worked her way through various roles that included events, database management, social media, channel distributors, digital transformation, and more. Focused really on handheld analytical technology that brings the lab to the field, means she has had her hands in many different industries that include pharmaceutical manufacturing, metal production, mining exploration, consumer goods manufacturing – including children’s products, such as toys, and now heavily involved in safety & security applications used by customs & border patrol, law enforcement, military, and first responders.

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