SOSOK BOS EDY, Buron Dalang di Balik Ladang Ganja di Bromo, Diduga Kuat Otak Inisiator

Summary

The marijuana plantation case in Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru (TNBTS), East Java, has sparked widespread attention. The discovery, made in September 2024, resulted from a collaborative investigation between TNBTS and the police. Three suspects were arrested, including Tomo, Mono, and Bambang, from Argosari village, Lumajang, with one more suspect, Edi, still at large. Edi is believed to be the mastermind behind the operation. The plantation, spanning 6,000 m², was located in 59 spots within the TNBTS area. Plans to rehabilitate the land with native plants, such as Dadap and Cemara, are underway.

Takeaways

• 😀 The marijuana plantation in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) in East Java was uncovered in September 2024, and its discovery is still being discussed publicly in March 2025.
• 😀 The investigation was a collaboration between TNBTS officials and the police, leading to the discovery of a marijuana plantation in a difficult-to-reach area.
• 😀 Three suspects, Tomo, Mono, and Bambang, have been arrested in connection with the case. All of them are from Argosari village, Lumajang.
• 😀 Edi, another key suspect, is still at large, and is believed to be the mastermind behind the plantation operation.
• 😀 Edi is suspected of teaching Bambang how to plant and care for marijuana and promised to pay him 50,000 IDR per day for his work, but the payment was never made.
• 😀 Bambang testified that he and his co-defendants had no knowledge of the final plan and were misled by Edi.
• 😀 During the court trial, it was revealed that the marijuana plantation covered 6,000 m², spread across 59 locations in Argosari.
• 😀 The authorities are planning to restore the damaged lands by planting native species such as Dadap, Cemara, and Gunung Putih to rehabilitate the ecosystem.
• 😀 Edi, a former farmer and vegetable seller, is described as having fair skin and a mustache, and is from the Pusung Duwur hamlet in Argosari village.
• 😀 The case highlights concerns over illegal activities within protected areas and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to tackle such environmental crimes.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the transcript?

The main topic of the transcript is a recent cannabis cultivation case discovered in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) in East Java, involving several suspects including a man named Edi, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the operation.

When was the cannabis plantation discovered?

The cannabis plantation was discovered in September 2024.

How was the illegal cultivation operation uncovered?

The operation was uncovered through a joint investigation between TNBTS officials and the police, who assisted in locating the cannabis farm in difficult-to-reach areas of the park.

How many suspects have been arrested in connection with the case?

Three suspects have been arrested: Tomo, Mono, and Bambang. A fourth suspect, Edi, remains at large.

What role did Edi play in the illegal cannabis cultivation?

Edi is believed to be the mastermind behind the cannabis plantation. He taught others, including Bambang, how to plant and care for the cannabis plants, and promised them payment for their labor.

What did Bambang reveal about Edi's involvement?

Bambang revealed that Edi had taught him the methods of cultivating cannabis and promised to pay him 50,000 IDR per day, but Bambang claims that neither he nor the others ever received the promised payment.

What was the size of the cannabis plantation discovered in TNBTS?

The cannabis plantation covered an area of 6,000 m² (0.6 hectares), spread across 59 locations.

What is the plan for restoring the land used for cannabis cultivation?

The authorities plan to rehabilitate the land by replanting it with native TNBTS plants such as Dadap, Cemara Gunung, and Kesek.

What kind of person is Edi described as in the transcript?

Edi is described as a light-skinned man with a mustache, and he is known for being a farmer and a vegetable seller in the village.

What is the significance of this case in relation to the TNBTS area?

This case highlights the illegal use of protected national park land for cannabis cultivation, which is a violation of conservation efforts in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS).