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Rigaku Handheld Raman Technology Used in 1.3-Ton Ketamine Seizure in Indonesia

Aug 9, 2026

This article first appeared on Tribunwow.com. 

Indonesian authorities recently intercepted the MV King Sun in the waters near Bintan, Riau Islands, as part of a joint operation involving the Indonesian Navy, National Police, National Narcotics Agency, Customs and Excise, and other government agencies.

During the investigation, authorities discovered 65 sacks containing approximately 1,300 packages concealed within a hidden compartment aboard the vessel. Samples of the recovered material were analyzed using Rigaku Raman technology operated by Indonesian Customs and the Indonesian Navy, confirming the presence of ketamine. Authorities reported a total seizure of approximately 1.3 metric tons.

The operation demonstrates how field-based chemical identification technology can support law enforcement, customs, border security, and military personnel when rapidly identifying suspected illicit substances during complex interdiction operations.

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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