Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Port Police Resort of\nTanjung Priok AKP Pandu Prabawa said the two suspects are repeat\noffenders in similar cases. The arrest began from patrols conducted by\nhis men. \u2018Starting from routine patrol activities at crime hotspots,\npolice managed to prevent two men who planned to commit armed robbery\nusing a machete and a sickle,\u2019 he said on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.<\/p>\n
During the patrol, police saw two suspicious individuals pushing a\nmotorcycle. They were stopped and searched.<\/p>\n
\u2018The officers\u2019 suspicions were confirmed after search. From MA,\npolice found a 50-centimetre machete kept in a cloth sling bag.\nMeanwhile from BR, police recovered a 50-centimetre sickle or arit\ntucked at the front left of his waist,\u2019 he explained.<\/p>\n
Based on checks of data and identities, they had previously committed\ntheft with violence or mugging. It is known that the weapons carried by\nthe suspects were prepared for use to target victims.<\/p>\n
\u2018After questioning, it was found that the sharp weapons carried by\nthe two suspects were prepared to carry out street crime actions such as\nmugging, extortion, or intimidation. However, before the plan could be\nimplemented, both were secured by the Port Police of Tanjung Priok,\u2019 he\nadded.<\/p>\n
The two suspects together with the evidence were taken to the police\nstation for further investigation. Both suspects were charged under\nArticle 307 paragraph 1 of the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP), with a\nmaximum punishment of seven years\u2019 imprisonment.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mugger-arrested-while-pushing-a-motorbike-in-north-jakarta-allegedly-scouting-for-targets-1779545855", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }