Foreigners netted in ID inspection

Foreigners netted in ID inspection

At least 5,590 people who were traveling without
identification cards, including two foreigners, were apprehended
in a citizenship inspection from July 6 to 7 in Kebayoran Lama
and Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta,

"The operation is aimed at increasing awareness of Jakartans
towards the necessity to carry valid ID any time they go out,"
said Soemarto, head of the South Jakarta Population Office.

Antara reported yesterday that the foreigners, identified
only as a Frenchman and a Malaysian national, were apprehended
during the citizenship inspection in Pasar Minggu.

The two were later released by the authorities after they were
given some advice.

The citizenship inspection took place along major roads in
the two South Jakarta's districts, checking motorists and people
riding public transportation for proper identification.

Those who were found without proper identification were
subjected to a special on-the-spot trial established by the
mayoralty administration.

Offenders were either fined between Rp 2,000 (US$1) and Rp
10,000 plus Rp 500 court cost, or imprisoned for five days. (has)