Police Destroy Illegal Alcohol and Defective Exhausts Ahead of Lebaran in Bandung Regency
In an effort to ensure public safety and comfort ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah celebrations, Bandung Metropolitan Police (Polresta Bandung) and the Bandung Regency Government conducted a mass destruction of evidence from Operation Pekat Lodaya 2026.
Approximately 14,999 bottles of various brands of spirits, 1,565 litres of traditional palm wine (tuak), and thousands of non-standard motorcycle exhausts (known locally as “brong”) were crushed using heavy machinery at Dome Bale Rame in Soreang on Thursday, 12 March.
This preventive measure forms part of pre-Operation Ketupat Lodaya 2026 preparations. Bandung Metropolitan Police Chief Commissioner Aldi Subartono explained that the destruction represents a genuine commitment by police to reduce crime often triggered by alcohol consumption and road disturbances.
“The destruction of this evidence is the result of Operation Pekat Lodaya 2026. Our focus is to create a conducive security and public order situation so that people can carry out worship in the final days of Ramadan and welcome Lebaran peacefully,” Aldi stated through Bandung Metropolitan Police Narcotics Chief Commissioner Nova Bhayangkara.
Nova explained that the thousands of spirit bottles were seized from various high-risk locations throughout Bandung Regency. The circulation of illegal alcohol frequently serves as a root cause of various criminal acts and disturbances in communities.
“Alcohol consumption is often linked to security disturbances. We will continue to conduct enforcement and strict action against the circulation of illegal alcohol to maintain residents’ comfort,” he asserted.
At the same venue, Bandung Vice Regent Ali Syakieb, who attended the destruction directly, expressed the highest appreciation to Bandung Metropolitan Police personnel. He described the step as crucial in combating societal problems.
“On behalf of Bandung Regency Government, we thank Bandung Metropolitan Police. This operation is vital for protecting residents, especially our young generation,” he stated.
Ali, also known for his interest in motorcycles, gave special messages regarding the destruction of defective exhausts. He urged motorcycle communities to remain courteous on roads without disturbing public comfort with loud exhaust noise.
Meanwhile, Bandung Regency Regional House of Representatives Deputy Chair Akhiri Hailuki hopes that this firm police action could change the mindset of young people. The use of defective exhausts should no longer be considered a lifestyle.
“Motorcycle modification is fine, but do not disturb other road users. Road safety and traffic order are our shared priorities, especially as we approach the mudik migration period,” he concluded.