Hoodlums netted in police raid

Hoodlums netted in police raid

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of hoodlums, prostitutes and
other criminals have been netted during a recent police
operation, code named Pekat Toba.

The operation also netted hawkers of alcoholic drinks,
beggars, and people who did not have their identification cards
with them at the time of the raid, Antara reported Monday.

In all, over 200 people have been arrested over the last three
days.

Commander of the regional military command, Maj. Gen. Arie J.
Kumaat, said, during the launching of the program on Friday, that
the number of crimes continues to increase every year.

He likened the raid to medical surgery for "the diseases of
the community, which may disturb security, stability". Among
those "diseases" are robberies with violence, assaults, drug and
pornography trafficking, and murders, he said. (swe)