Indonesia, Oct. 8 -- The Indonesian Navy has foiled an attempt to smuggle 9 kilograms of suspected drug precursors, including ecstasy and cocaine, off the coast of Bintan, Riau Islands Province, an official said Tuesday.

Bintan Naval Base Commander Colonel Eko Agus Susanto said the operation followed a tip-off about a speedboat allegedly carrying drugs through the Riau Strait early Tuesday morning.

A patrol team from the Navy's Quick Response Force (F1QR) was dispatched to intercept the vessel. Around 1 a.m. local time, the team spotted a suspicious boat trying to evade capture and discard packages into the sea.

"The team gave chase, and as they approached, the suspects attempted to flee and dispose of evidence," Eko told reporters at ...