Police net illegal racers in Bandung

Police net illegal racers in Bandung

BANDUNG, West Java: Central Bandung Police arrested 35
motorcycle racers and confiscated 29 souped up motorcycles during
an operation against illegal racing in the vicinity of the West
Java People's Struggle Monument on Jl. Japati on Tuesday
afternoon.

Police started the operation at 4:30 p.m. and closed all three
available escape routes before arresting the racers. The
operation not only surprised the racers but also the many
spectators.

Illegal racing has become rampant in the city, especially in
the afternoon while awaiting the breaking of the Ramadhan fast.

"Police will charge them under Article 335 of the Criminal
Code for disrupting public activities. The illegal racing has
blocked the public highway," Central Bandung Police chief Adj.
Sr. Com. Edward Syah Pernong said.

Most of the racers failed to present drivers licenses, and
rode their motorcycles without helmets. -- Antara