Patrols safeguard Jakarta, Tangerang

Patrols safeguard Jakarta, Tangerang

TANGERANG (JP): Jakarta Garrison chief of staff Maj. Gen. Adam
Damiri said here yesterday the capital and Tangerang were safe
and under control despite a series of recent bomb threats at
supermarkets, banks, office buildings and hospitals.

Speaking to reporters after meeting with public figures and
ulema at Tangerang Military Command, Adam said security personnel
were patrolling the streets to ensure there was no misuse of
firearms and sharp weapons by military personnel or the public.

So far, the military has confiscated two self-assembled
firearms at Bekasi and North Jakarta, Adam said, but he did not
name the owners, who claimed the guns were for self-protection.

Adam urged the public to dial 122 to pass on any information
about security disturbances or to report directly to the nearest
police station.

Several bomb threats were made in the Tangerang area to
supermarkets, Bhakti Asih Maternity Hospital in Ciledug, Plaza
Bumi Serpong Damai department store in Serpong, Lippo Karawaci
Supermal in Karawaci and Robinson Plaza department store on Jl.
Daan Mogot. (41/09)