Satpol PP Secures 16 People During Immoral Raids In Padang

Officers conducted a blood test on women caught in immoral raids in Padang (ANTARA/HO Satpol PP Padang)

Padang City Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol) arrested 16 people during a joint immoral raid Head of Satpol PP Padang Mursalim said they were secured by officers from a number of locations ranging from nightclubs and lodging in Padang City. Those caught consisted of seven men and nine women who were in nightclubs, but did not have an identity card or identification card (KTP). "In addition, the cafe also operates outside the specified operating hours," he said in Padang, Antara, Tuesday, May 2. He added that apart from nightclubs, a number of inns were found by illegal couples who succeeded in the officers' nets, namely three women and two men. "They were found in one room but did not have a marriage bond. In one room, two women and one male friend were found," he said. The officers immediately took nine women and seven men to the Mako Satpol PP for guidance and further processing in accordance with the rules and regulations in force in Padang City. In addition, blood tests were also carried out for those caught through the Health Office of the Seberang Padang Health Center to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (PMS) in Padang City. "We also summoned the owner of the place of business to carry out further processes in accordance with applicable regulations and regulations," he said. His party also conducted raids at one of the boarding houses and inns in the Parupuk Tabing area, Koto Tangah District, after reports from the public were worried because they were suspected of uniting women's and men's boarding houses in one building. In the context of fostering and supervising the owner of the boarding house, a summons is still given to appear before the Civil Servant Investigator (PPNS) of the Padang City Satpol PP. "To the owner of the boarding house to fulfill the summons we gave on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, and bring proof of their business license," he said. His party will continue to supervise to maintain public order and public peace in the city of Padang.

"We will continue to actively monitor the activities of boarding houses and inns to maintain public order and peace so that they do not conflict with the norms and rules that apply in Padang City," he asserted.