Jakarta, en.SERU.co.id – The Metro Jaya Regional Police is investigating a case of packaged tea that was allegedly foamy when distributed to the demonstration masses in Jakarta on October 28, 2026. Police will request clarification from the parties who received the drink to uncover who gave it. Meanwhile, Teh Botol Sosro is also conducting an investigation to ascertain the cause of the foam’s appearance.
Head of Public Relations of Metro Jaya Regional Police, Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto, said police will request statements from the video uploader as well as the people who received the packaged tea.
“It is already clear that the police never provided boxed tea. So, let us not be distracted, let us not be carried away by those provocations,” said Buher, as he is addressed, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
This step is carried out to find out the origin of the drink that has been widely discussed on social media. At the same time identifying the party that distributed it to the demonstration participants.
According to Budi, the information circulating in the digital space will become evaluation material for Metro Jaya Regional Police. Nevertheless, tracing is still needed to clarify the chronology of the incident.
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Sosro Conducts Thorough Investigation
Not only the police, Teh Botol Sosro also responded to the emergence of that video. Through its official Instagram account, @tehbotolsosroid, the company stated it is currently conducting a thorough investigation.
“Currently we are conducting a thorough investigation. Especially to understand the situation and ensure the relevant facts,” wrote Teh Botol Sosro.
The company stated it will carefully and objectively examine the circulating information before determining the next steps. Teh Botol Sosro also affirmed that product quality, consumer safety, and public trust remain the company’s main concerns.
“We will convey further information once the investigation process has provided adequate clarity,” thus the company’s statement.
This case originated from a video showing a number of demonstration participants about to drink boxed packaged tea. However, the drink was reported to produce foam so that it triggered suspicion among the masses.
In the narrative accompanying the video, the foam on the drink was alleged to resemble liquid soap. Even, it was mentioned that there were action participants who had drunk it and felt an aroma like soap.
