Mob burns police office in north Sumatra following release of alleged drug dealer

Muara Batang Gadis Police sub-precinct office in Mandailing Natal regency, North Sumatra, is set ablaze on Dec 20, 2025. The sub-precinct office was burned by angry local people after hearing the police had released a suspected drug dealer. - Photo: Antara

JAKARTA: A mob burned the Muara Batang Gadis Police sub-precinct office in Mandailing Natal regency, North Sumatra, on Saturday (Dec 20), reportedly as a result of local anger at what they perceived to be a police decision to release an alleged drug dealer.

There were no fatalities in the incident, but a number of vehicles were damaged.