Security tightened at Caltex

Security tightened at Caltex

PEKANBARU: Oil firm PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) stepped up security as Christians prepared to observe Christmas in Pekanbaru, Riau province.

Security guards at the company's gate and police examined every motorcycle and car entering the compound. All guests were ordered to show their identity cards, causing a one-kilometer queue from the main gate.

Local officers admitted the security at Caltex, one of the country's vital structures, was tightened to prevent any possible bombing or other disturbances around Christmas.

"We do this to anticipate actions by irresponsible people," a security guard said.

Several policemen armed with guns were also seen at a church inside the Caltex complex. -- Antara