Makassar, S Sulawesi, Aug. 12 -- South Sulawesi police have arrested 16 people and seized 2.56 kilograms of methamphetamine, 250 grams of synthetic tobacco and 5,665 milliliters of synthetic drug liquid in 12 cases, a police officer said.

According to Deputy Director of the South Sulawesi Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate Senior Commissioner Yudi Prianto, police followed up on 12 reports in early August.

The reports included two major cases uncovered on Aug. 4 at three locations, yielding 2.56 kilograms of methamphetamine, he said in Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi Province, on Tuesday.

The locations were Green Goa Property housing complex in Gowa regency, Tamangapa Royal Residence in Bantaeng District and Mapasopa Hil...