The perpetrators who were arrested were NW alias NG, (52) a resident of Jalan Simorejo 9/43 RT. 005 RW. 002 Sukamanunggal Village, Simomulyo District, Surabaya.
The arrest of the perpetrator began when the police received a report from the public, at which time the victim suspected a fake tube he had bought from social media.
The chronology is, on July 27, 2021, WD as the victim bought an oxygen cylinder of 1 M3 size for
His parents were exposed to Covid-19. The victim bought through social media, which was marketed by the perpetrator for 4 million for (2 tubes and regulators). The perpetrators themselves are marketing fake oxygen cylinders from June 2021 to today.
After buying, the tube is then used by his master. However, the health of the victim's parents is getting worse.
The victim then suspected that the tube had a red base color, and the shape was exactly the same as a light fire extinguisher (apar). So they reported the incident to the police.
Based on the report from the victim, the police then conducted an investigation and search conducted on CV. Surya Artha Kencana, on August 12, 2021. Which is engaged in filling fire extinguishers and Repackaging or Modif, production of fire extinguishers.
From the search conducted by the police, it was found that CV. Surya Artha Kencana does Production or makes tubes
oxygen.
East Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Nico Afinta, accompanied by the Head of Public Relations of the East Java Police and the Dirreskrimsus of the East Java Police, explained that the East Java Police Ditreskrimsus succeeded in uncovering cases of distributing or selling medical devices without a distribution permit, with the modus operandi that the fire extinguisher tubes were modified which later became oxygen cylinders that were sold. to the public for 4 million.
"Starting from the victim's report on July 27, 2021, WD is a consumer who needs oxygen cylinders. Who then came to the suspect's CV in the Simorejo area, Surabaya," said Inspector General Nico Afinta, Wednesday (18/8/2021) afternoon.
The two-star general continued, after buying it at a price of 4 million, then the tube was used for his parents. But there is an oddity because it is not like the usual Oxygen cylinder.
"Then the police conducted an investigation and received witness statements, the team rushed to the location and conducted a search and found 800 canisters, while 106 are ready for distribution, containing 1 cubic meter, 1.5 cubic meters, 5 cubic meters and 6 cubic meters and all of them have been released. the modification of the fire extinguisher tube seems to be an oxygen cylinder," he continued.
The suspect changed the color of the paint which was originally rubbed red to white, then the contents were removed and a regulator was installed and filled with oxygen which was very dangerous.
"During this one month the suspect has sold 50 fake oxygen cylinders, now the police are still investigating to find out the total number of fake tubes sold," he concluded.
Meanwhile, the suspect was charged with Article 197 of the Health Law No. 36 of 2009 with a penalty of 15 years in prison.
Evidence that was successfully secured included 800 fire extinguishers and diving tubes, 4 6 M3 size tubes containing Oxygen, 9 empty 6 m3 size tubes, 43 white empty 1 M3 tubes, 20 white empty M3 tubes, 3 tubes size 1 M3 blank white color, 15 pieces of iron tube feet, 1 bundle of electric welding carbide, 1 welding machine, 1 bundle of stickers labeled "Oxygen Medical Grade" tube, 6 pieces of proof of payment for oxygen filling to CWMS.
