Police launch special security operations

Police launch special security operations

JAKARTA: Jakarta police will start conducting "Ketupat" and
"Lilin" 2001 operations on Thursday to ensure security ahead of
the Islamic post-fasting holiday of Idul Fitri, Christmas and New
Year, officials said Wednesday.

The operations would include seizing ticket scalpers at bus
terminals and train stations, according to Sr. Comr. Anton Bahrul
Alam, a police spokesman.

Law enforcement authorities, he added, would also seize
producers and distributors of firecrackers.

Police officials said they hoped people will cooperate by
maintaining security in their own neighborhoods.

"Many houses will be temporarily vacated during the holiday
season," said the police spokesman. "and therefore we urge people
to set up a security system of their own."

Millions of Jakarta residents will leave the city for their
home towns and villages for the celebration of Idul Fitri on
December 16. --Antara