Police step up patrols to prevent street fights and crime

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Tanjung Priok Police Station in North Jakarta has intensified KRYD (intensified routine police activities) patrols and stationary surveillance at multiple high-risk locations early Saturday to prevent street fights and crime.

Tanjung Priok Police Chief Kompol R. Sigit Kumono stated, “KRYD is a preventive measure to ensure public safety and forestall potential disturbances in the area”

Sigit explained that patrols and surveillance have been stepped up in vulnerable areas to anticipated various security issues, including youth street fights, drug abuse, and other street crimes.

The police station also urged residents to actively participation in maintaining community safety and report any activities that may disrupt public order.

” The situation in Tanjung Priok’s jurisdiction remains safe and conducive during the operation,” he added.

Patrols began at approximately 00:30 WIB, led by Deputy Tanjung Priok Police Station Chief Assistant Commissioner Hariyanto and Oversight Officer Inspector Karim Widianto, involving 25 police personnel and 15 Kamtibmas community watch members.

The patrols targeted high-risk areas for criminal activity and street fights, including Warakas Raya Road, Gang 21, Sunter Lake Cincin Road, Bisma Raya Road, Sunter Lake West Road, Sunter Lake North Road, Gaya Motor Road, and Yos Sudarso Road.

The operation also aimed to prevent theft with aggravating circumstances, robbery with violence, and motor vehicle theft.

officers checked anti-fighting coordination posts in Sungai Bambu andSun ter Agung villages.

During the patrols, a youth suspected of carrying synthetic tobacco was detained.

” The individual has been taken into custody for further questioning in accordance with applicable regulations,” he said.