Dedi Mulyadi Urges West Java Residents to Fight Crime, from Begal to Tramadol Distribution

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has urged residents to fight back against rampant crime in the province, ranging from pickpocketing and begal motorbike robberies to the circulation of liquor and illegal drugs. “West Java has become a very soft target for structured crime in various places. Efforts to maintain security cannot rely solely on law enforcement but require the active involvement of all levels of society,” he stated on Wednesday (5/8). He noted that a number of criminal acts remain a threat in West Java, including pickpocketing, snatch theft, burglary, robbery, and human trafficking. These various forms of crime, he added, require serious attention because they can disrupt the public’s sense of safety. Additionally, the circulation of liquor and illegal drugs is also widespread, with the distribution of tramadol drawing particular concern. The abuse of tramadol has become a problem that must be tackled collectively, as the drug is often misused and can influence the behaviour of offenders. “Consuming tramadol produces individuals in a state of heightened courage, daring to slash, snatch, pickpocket, and even kill,” he said. He asserted that illegal businesses related to the distribution of drugs and liquor must not be allowed to thrive in communities because they have the potential to spawn new crimes. To reduce the crime rate, Dedi called on the public to be brave in fighting back and to deny space to criminals and illegal business operators. He also requested that all elements of government and security forces strengthen synergy in maintaining environmental security. Dedi urged residents not to fear confronting various forms of criminality, as fear gives criminals the comfort to continue operating. He expressed hope that synergy between the community and authorities would create a safer, more comfortable, and peaceful West Java, free from all forms of crime.