West Java Police Tighten Security at Rest Areas during Eid Exodus
Cirebon — The West Java Regional Police (Polda Jabar) have tightened security at multiple motorway rest areas throughout their jurisdiction during the 2026 Eid exodus in order to anticipate potential criminal activity targeting travellers.
West Java Police Chief Inspector General Rudi Setiawan stated in Cirebon on Monday that security reinforcement measures involve increasing patrols and deploying additional personnel at high-traffic rest area locations frequented by travellers.
He reported that he had directly inspected security arrangements at KM 207A Rest Area on the Palimanan-Kanci Toll Road, one of the main stopping points for travellers heading towards Central Java.
According to him, rest areas present vulnerabilities to criminal activity such as motorcycle theft, armed robbery, and aggravated theft.
“Travellers who are resting, praying, having pre-dawn meals or breaking their fast often become inattentive and leave their vehicles unattended. This creates opportunities for criminals,” he stated.
Consequently, he explained, the police are working to reduce criminal opportunities by increasing patrols at rest areas.
He cited the security measures being conducted by police personnel stationed at security posts, assisted by officers from Cirebon City Police District (Polres).
Additionally, Polda Jabar has deployed Brimob (Mobile Brigade) personnel to strengthen security in rest area zones during the Eid exodus period.
“Should criminal activity occur at high intensity, Brimob units will be deployed as they possess specialised handling capabilities,” he noted.
He stated that officers also conduct patrols using bicycles to facilitate mobility whilst monitoring the situation within rest area zones.
The Police Chief conveyed that these patrols aim not only to prevent crime but also to provide services to travellers who are resting.
Meanwhile, Cirebon City Police Chief Senior Commissioner Eko Iskandar stated that his department is deploying additional personnel to ensure visitor safety at rest areas.
He added that bicycle patrols are also being conducted to facilitate situational monitoring within rest areas and to ensure the security of resting travellers.
“There are approximately 30 personnel stationed at security posts comprising Brimob and Samapta units, supported by military (TNI) personnel,” he stated.