Police Reveal Origin of Sharp Weapons and Toy Gun in Reckless Vehicle in Central Jakarta
Police discovered sharp weapons and a toy pistol inside a Toyota Calya vehicle driven recklessly by HM (24) until it collided with several vehicles on Gunung Sahari Street, Central Jakarta. According to police questioning, HM claimed the items belonged to his older brother.
“We are still investigating. He claims the sharp weapons and toy pistol belong to his brother. However, we are still tracing this because we have not yet located his brother,” said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit at Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police, AKBP Roby Heri Saputra, when contacted on Sunday (29/2/2026).
The suspect HM borrowed the Calya vehicle, which belonged to his brother. He told police he was unaware the vehicle contained these items. However, police did not immediately accept the suspect’s statement.
“That is his claim, but he is the one who was carrying them, he can say anything. We have not yet found his brother; we are still searching for him. He is outside the area,” he explained.
The suspect HM claimed he intended to go on holiday to Ancol with his girlfriend but became frightened of police and fled. Police are continuing to investigate the suspect’s statement.
“He said he wanted to go to Ancol, and then he got scared of the police. We are also suspicious about why he acted this way. Yes, the female passenger was his girlfriend. Yes, they were going to Ancol for a holiday,” he stated.
The suspect HM has been named as a suspect and detained. HM is charged under Article 30 paragraph 1 of Law Number 1 of 2023 in conjunction with Article 391 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code, with a maximum sentence of 7 years imprisonment.
Trigger for Reckless Driving
The incident occurred on Gunung Sahari Street, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday (23/2) in the afternoon. Police suspect HM fled because he feared being caught with several fake number plates and sharp weapons inside the vehicle.
The Traffic Division of Metro Jaya Regional Police, Kombes Komarudin, revealed the vehicle contained 4 pairs of different plates, including the one in use. His team also found sharp weapons inside the vehicle.
“From the facts we found, inside the car we discovered four sets—three pairs plus one in use—so in total there were four different pairs of plates. Inside the car. We also found two sharp weapons and one toy gun,” said Komarudin on Thursday (26/2).
This was believed to be what triggered the driver to flee. The driver recklessly broke through roads congested with vehicles whilst driving in the wrong direction. Several vehicles were struck by the suspect.
“It is likely, it is possible circumstances such as this. It is unusual given Jakarta’s conditions with driving against traffic like this. There were three road sections where the vehicle drove in the opposite direction,” he said.
The suspect HM has now been named as a suspect. The suspect is charged under Article 311 of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation (Road Transportation Law).
“For the traffic case itself, we are charging the suspect with Article 311 paragraphs 1, 2, and 3, for operating a vehicle in a manner that endangers the safety of other road users. If charged under paragraph 3, the maximum sentence is up to 4 years imprisonment,” said Komarudin.