Councillor blames police

Councillor blames police

JAKARTA (JP): Tangerang Council blamed the police for the
town's rampant gambling activities.

"We are disappointed with the police, who don't seem to care
about gambling here," head of the Council, H. Gian Sugiarsono
told reporters on Wednesday.

He was referring to the pakong lottery.

He said that bankers sell coupons openly in various places as
the police make no effort to take action against them. The
coupons are even available at a site just a few meters from
Tangerang Police Headquarters, Antara reported.

The lottery is drawn three times a week. For one round, a
banker can make up to Rp 900 million.

Tangerang Mayor Moch. Thamrin said that he always called upon
the police to take action against the sale of the coupons.

He also appealed to the public to report to the police
gambling activities in their neighborhood. (sim)