2 Members Of The Lampung Regional Police Involved In Car Theft Are Still Being Investigated

The Head of Public Relations of the Lampung Police, Kombes Pol Umi Fadilah Astutik, at the Lampung Police Headquarters. (ANTARA/HO-Polda Lampung)

Lampung Police are still investigating the motive for the theft of a car at a shopping center in Bandarlampung City involving two members of the National Police. "The Bandarlampung Police are still investigating the motive," said Head of Public Relations of the Lampung Regional Police, Kombes Umi Fadilah Astutik, to reporters at the Lampung Police Headquarters, Antara, Friday, October 13. He said that currently two members of the National Police with the initials Bripda CD and Bripda FW who were arrested last Thursday are still undergoing examination at the Bandar Lampung Police. "Yes, these two Polri officers are Lampung Police officers. Currently, the Bandar Lampung Police are still investigating," said Umi. Umi revealed that the two members of the National Police were arrested by the Bandar Lampung Police in two locations and at different times. "One of the police officers tried to escape, then was hunted by the Bandar Lampung Police Tekab Team and was arrested in the North Lampung area," said Umi. Umi emphasized that the two police officers will certainly receive strict sanctions in accordance with the applicable laws if found guilty. "For his actions, it is an act of theft with weights charged under Article 363 of the Criminal Code," he explained. In addition, the two perpetrators also violated police regulations so that they would definitely receive sanctions from the National Police institution. "What kind of sanction will it be, the code of ethics trial will be carried out later. But the heaviest sanction is disrespectful dismissal," he said. The Head of Public Relations appealed to all members of the National Police in the ranks of the Lampung Regional Police to carry out their duties in accordance with applicable regulations and have been stipulated by the Police.

"I hope that all members of the Lampung Regional Police are not easily tempted or influenced by things that can harm themselves, their families and institutions of the Police," he said.