Officials suspected someone threw the package from outside the prison wall, likely from Jalan Merdeka. The package landed near the block that houses narcotics inmates and raised fresh concerns about prison security.

Blitar Prison Head Iswandi said officers found the suspicious package at around 7 a.m. The item fell between guard post 1 and guard post 2, behind Block C2, close to the narcotics inmate block.

When officers opened the package, they found around 950 pills of Tramadol and Methadone. About 10 pills broke after the package hit the roof before falling into the prison yard.

“After we opened and counted it together, there were around 950 pills of Tramadol and Methadone. About 10 pills were crushed, probably because they hit something when thrown,” he said.

The sender wrapped the package in several layers of bubble wrap without using an additional box. Officers strongly believe the person deliberately threw it over the prison wall from outside the facility.

The package likely hit roof tiles before it dropped into the prison area. It landed very close to Block C2, where narcotics prisoners and inmates from other criminal cases stay.

The discovery began when officers prepared for a routine shift change and noticed a suspicious object on the ground. They checked it immediately and found the illegal medicines inside.

Iswandi said officers were fortunate because they found the package before prisoners or detainees reached it. If inmates had taken it first, the consequences could have created serious security problems inside the prison.

“The package used bubble wrap and several layers of wrapping. It likely came from outside, hit the roof, and then fell down. We immediately recorded it, took photos, and reported it to the police, the regional office, and the Directorate General of Corrections,” he said.

Although CCTV cameras cover the area, officers have not checked the footage in detail yet. They are still waiting for police investigators to continue the case before reviewing all evidence.

Iswandi said this was not the first smuggling attempt using the same method. A similar case happened during Ramadan, and another incident also occurred earlier in 2026 with almost the same pattern.

These repeated incidents have increased concerns about illegal drug circulation inside correctional facilities. Prison officials now face stronger pressure to stop similar cases from happening again.

For now, officers keep the evidence inside the prison while waiting for police to continue the legal process. Investigators will try to trace the sender and uncover how the smuggling attempt happened.

The prison management also plans to tighten security, especially in areas that allow illegal package throwing from outside. Officers will focus more on points near the prison wall and roof access.

“This has happened before, and we still have not identified the suspect. We will strengthen security so the same case does not happen again,” Iswandi concluded.