Fico Fachriza Reveals Reasons for Consuming Synthetic Tobacco Drugs, Because of Difficulty Sleeping

Kapanlagi.com - Comedian and actor, Fico Fachriza has officially been named a suspect in a case of alleged abuse of synthetic tobacco drugs. Previously, the Comic 8 actor was arrested by the Metro Jaya Police's Narcotics Investigation Directorate at his residence in Pancoran Mas Depok on Thursday (13/2/2022).

From the arrest, the police found evidence of synthetic tobacco drugs in a cigarette box hidden by Fico Fachriza. "During the search, the team found one pack of cigarettes and inside it was found 1.45 grams of synthetic tobacco," said the Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Commissioner Pol Endra Zulpan at the Metro Jaya Police's Narcotics Investigation Directorate, Friday (14/1/2022).

1. Purchasing Through Social Media

Fico Fachriza at the Jakarta Metro Police © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

To the police, the younger sibling of comedian Ananta Rispo admitted to consuming the drugs because of difficulty sleeping. "The perpetrator bought synthetic tobacco through social media. Then consumed it alone with the reason that he had trouble sleeping. So, to help him sleep easily," he said.

"Based on the information provided, this individual, FF (Fico Fachriza), has been consuming this synthetic tobacco drug since 2016," added Zulpan.

2. Suspect

Fico Fachriza at the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

As a result of his actions, Fico Fachriza has been officially designated as a suspect. In the initial allegation, investigators determined that Fico had violated Article 112 of Law No. 35 of 2009 concerning narcotics.

"Investigators have officially designated the individual as a suspect based on various considerations, including the presence of evidence and urine tests. The individual has violated Law No. 35 concerning narcotics, specifically Article 112, paragraph 1," said Zulpan.

3. Punishment

Fico Fachriza at the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Due to this case, Fico faces a prison sentence of 4 years. However, everything will depend on the outcome of the trial.

"The threat of punishment is a minimum of four years in prison and a maximum of 12 years," said Endra Zulpan.

4. Crying

Fico Fachriza at the Jakarta Metro Police © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

After the media crew captured the images, Fico couldn't hold back his tears. It turns out, Fico cried upon seeing the presence of his older brother, Ananta Rizky, or better known as Rispo, on one side.

By coincidence, Rispo was also present during his brother's release. Then, a touching moment unfolded when they embraced each other before Fico entered for questioning.

"Forgive me, bro," said Fico.

5. Difficult to Sleep

Fico Fachriza at the Jakarta Metro Police © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

From the results of the arrest, the police secured synthetic tobacco weighing 1.45 grams as evidence. According to Zulpan, Fico obtained the goods through social media.

"The perpetrator bought it from social media and consumed it himself with the reason of difficulty sleeping, the reason to help him sleep easily," said Zulpan.

"So this arrest originated from the report we received regarding the alleged use of synthetic tobacco narcotics. Based on the information, a search was conducted and one pack of cigarettes containing 1.45 grams of synthetic tobacco was found," he concluded.

(kpl/far/phi)