2,000 troops set for New Year's party

2,000 troops set for New Year's party

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Over 2,000 police and military
personnel are prepared for New Year's festivities across the
town, local police chief Lt. Col. Jhonny Hutauruk said here on
Thursday.

"We will watch out for nightspots, which must close at 1 a.m.
There will be no strip shows in cafes or bars as happened last
year," he said.

Security personnel will also be posted in areas prone to
illegal motorbike races, and will take measures against people
who throw firecrackers. (45/edt)