Return Journey 2026: South Sumatra Police Deploy Traffic Clearance Team and Heavy Vehicle Quarantine
On the second day of implementing Operation Ketupat Musi 2026, the South Sumatra Provincial Police have strengthened security along the return journey routes through a series of strategic measures to maintain traffic flow and provide safety for the travelling public in South Sumatra.
One key measure is the quarantine of heavy vehicles with three or more axles at strategic points, specifically at the Sumarlin Traffic Post KM 225, located at the border between Jambi Province and South Sumatra, in the Musi Banyuasin region.
This policy aims to separate the flow of large cargo logistics vehicles from private vehicles used by returning travellers, thereby minimising the potential for congestion and reducing the risk of traffic accidents.
Additionally, the South Sumatra Police have activated a Traffic Clearance Team comprising personnel from the Traffic Directorate and the Public Order Directorate. This team is positioned in the Timbangan area, KM 12 Banyuasin, to conduct mobile patrols and implement rapid traffic management if there is an increase in vehicle volume.
Security measures have also been strengthened in the Lubuk Linggau region through optimisation of four strategic posts: the Service Station Post, Lippo Integrated Post, Simpang Periuk Security Post, and Petanang Security Post.
These posts are expected to maintain a secure and orderly situation for the public throughout the return journey period.
At the provincial police level, the Operation Ketupat Musi Task Force regularly conducts analysis and evaluation of field developments. This step ensures that all personnel understand their duties and responsibilities in providing excellent service to returning travellers.
South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Sandi Nugroho has emphasised that cross-unit coordination is the key to the success of this year’s return journey security operations.
“The quarantine of heavy vehicles at the border, the activation of the Traffic Clearance Team, and monitoring at all posts are strategic steps to ensure that returning travellers have safe and smooth journeys,” he stated on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
Through these various measures, the South Sumatra Police are committed to ensuring that the Eid return journey in South Sumatra proceeds safely, in an orderly manner, and smoothly, allowing the public to travel comfortably until reaching their destinations.