Crackdown on trippers hailed<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Ancol Dreamland Park's owner, PT Pembangunan
\nJaya, said yesterday the company did not like the park being used
\nas a haven by drug dealers and junkies.<\/p>\n
The company's president, Hanafi Lauw, told journalists that
\ndespite the probability of losing some visitors, his company
\nwould continue to support police operations in the area.<\/p>\n
"We need to cooperate with the police as we do not have the
\nauthority to inspect visitor's belongings," he said.<\/p>\n
The police have conducted four operations in the area this
\nmonth; about 85 Ecstasy pills were seized from 23 young people at
\nthe last operation on Jan. 19.<\/p>\n
Company executive Tanto Kurniawan said Ancol's management was
\nnot worried by the prospect of lost income.<\/p>\n
"The loss is very insignificant," he said, and added he would
\nrather "trippers" stay away from Ancol than accept their visits
\nfor profit's sake.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, head of the Art and Culture Department of the
\nGolkar ruling group central board, Ais Anantama Said, urged the
\nCity Administration to revoke all permits for Ancol Dream Land.<\/p>\n
"The park has been warned many times. However, it is still
\nused for prostitution and drug trafficking," Ais, son of the late
\nAli Said, said. Ali Said was former Chief Justice and former head
\nof the National Commission on Human Rights.<\/p>\n
According to Ais, the Ancol management had been profit-
\noriented, and ignored the negative impact caused by the
\nrecreational site. (04\/sur)<\/p>",
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