Passenger Surge at Tanjung Buton Port in Riau as Eid Holiday Approaches
As the 2026 Eid holiday approaches, passenger traffic at Tanjung Buton Port in Siak Regency, Riau is beginning to surge. Within a single day, 2,900 passengers were recorded boarding and disembarking through the port.
Siak Police Chief AKBP Sepuh Ade Irsyam Siregar recorded that 20 speedboat vessels were operating at Tanjung Buton Port on Sunday (15 March), with 1,659 disembarking passengers and 1,250 boarding passengers.
“The total number of passengers served reached 2,909 in a single day,” stated Sepuh in his statement on Monday (16 March 2026).
Sepuh said that security at all transportation points, including ports, has become the main focus during the implementation of Operation Ketupat Lancang Kuning 2026. The objective is to ensure that holiday travel proceeds safely, orderly, and smoothly.
He also emphasised that the presence of personnel in the field represents the Indonesian National Police’s service to the community so that holiday travellers can feel secure during their journey.
“We want people who are travelling for the holidays to feel comfortable and protected. Therefore, our personnel continue to carry out security measures, patrols, and traffic management to anticipate potential public order disturbances, in accordance with the slogan of Operation Ketupat Lancang Kuning 2026: Safe Holiday Travel, Happy Families,” he added.
Meanwhile, Head of Tanjung Buton Port Service Post Ipda Arnes Renaldo Sitompul reported that passenger activities continue to run smoothly and the port situation remains safe and conducive.
“Personnel are on standby providing security and giving advice to passengers to maintain order. As of this afternoon, activities have been running smoothly without any notable disturbances,” said Arnes.
Officers have been stationed at a number of strategic points throughout the port, ranging from the port entrance, terminal and vehicle parking areas, passenger waiting areas, passenger boarding and disembarking piers, and maritime surveillance of the port.
In addition to providing security, officers are actively directing incoming and outgoing vehicle traffic and advising passengers to maintain safety and order while in the port area.
He also urged members of the public who will be using maritime transport to always pay attention to safety and follow the guidance of officers in the field. Members of the public are urged to contact the Police Call Centre 110 if they require police assistance.