Police arrest firework producers

JAKARTA: The police arrested 19 suspects and confiscated hundreds of thousands of fireworks in a police operation in Tangerang between Oct. 9 and Oct. 12, Antara reported on Thursday.

"They were caught at 13 locations from where we believe they produced and distributed fireworks within the jurisdiction of the Tangerang Police," city police spokesman Sr. Comr. I Ketut Untung Yoga Ana said.

He said that the police had confiscated more than 190,000 fireworks during the operation, adding that they had also seized hundreds of bottles of various types of intoxicating liquor and arrested five suspects in connection with licensing offenses at three locations.

"We will continue with this operation to ensure a safe fasting month and Idul Fitri holiday," he said. -- JP