Cunning Alcohol Distributors in Majalengka Outsmart Officials with COD System and Limited Stock
MAJALENGKA – The Majalengka Police continue efforts to eradicate the circulation of alcoholic drinks. Sellers of alcohol are being urged to change their business and stop selling the prohibited drink.
These police efforts are evident from the large quantity of alcohol seized. In the last one and a half months, nearly 20,000 bottles of alcohol have been seized and destroyed.
In detail, in the first stage of destruction, police destroyed more than 11,000 bottles. In the second stage, more than 6,200 bottles were again destroyed.
Meanwhile, in the third stage of destruction carried out on Monday (14/9/2026), 2,079 bottles of various brands were destroyed. Thus, the total evidence destroyed across the three operations has approached 20,000 bottles.
Majalengka Police Chief AKBP Muhammad Aldy Sulaiman affirmed that the eradication of alcohol circulation will continue consistently, as alcohol has the potential to trigger various security disturbances and criminal acts.
“Alcohol is the seed of any criminal act. We are committed to taking firm action against all forms of alcohol distribution,” said Aldy.
Aldy added that his side does not want to be caught off guard by shifting patterns of alcohol distribution. He explained that perpetrators now tend to use more clandestine methods, including cash on delivery (COD) transactions and holding only limited stock.
Aldy revealed that his side, together with all elements of Forkopimda, religious figures and the community, will continue to monitor and take action against alcohol distribution. Perpetrators who are apprehended will be processed according to legal provisions, including through the petty crime (Tipiring) mechanism.
“We, together with Forkopimda, the kiai, and the community, will never sleep. We will pursue this until Majalengka is truly zero alcohol,” he affirmed.
Aldy also invited the public to play an active role by reporting any alcohol distribution activities in their neighbourhoods through the 110 call centre. Reports can also be made via WhatsApp and direct messages to the Majalengka Police’s official social media.
Meanwhile, the Regent of Majalengka, Eman Suherman, expressed appreciation for the firm steps taken by the Majalengka Police in eradicating alcohol distribution. He noted that collaboration among all government elements, security forces, religious figures, community leaders, and the wider public is needed to eradicate alcohol.
Eman added that eradicating alcohol is an important part of efforts to safeguard the quality of human resources in Majalengka. If its circulation is not controlled, alcohol can easily target teenagers and young people, affecting their future.
“If our generation is force-fed alcohol, they will have no quality or competitiveness; instead they will become a social problem. We must nurture and develop the young generation so they become the owners of a great future,” he said.
Eman also sent a firm message to residents still running businesses selling or distributing alcohol. He asked sellers to leave the business immediately and move to more positive economic activities that do not contravene regulations.
“To those who today still sell or distribute alcohol, do so before you lose your capital. Because as soon as you appear, you will certainly be swept up and pursued. It is better to switch to a better business,” said Eman.