Welcoming Eid, Biak Numfor Regency Government Bans Circulation Of Alcoholic Drinks

BIAK - The government of Biak Numfor Regency, Papua has banned the circulation and sale of alcoholic beverages during the celebration of the religious holiday of Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijriah.

"The Biak Numfor Regency Government issued a letter prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in order to welcome Eid," said Biak Regent Herry Ario Naap in Biak, as reported by Antara, Friday, April 22.

He reminded that kiosks or shops obey the rules prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in order to create a safe and conducive atmosphere of security and social order during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1443 H.

Regent Herry Naap emphasized that if a kiosk or shop entrepreneur is found to be still selling alcoholic beverages within the time limit for the regional government's circular, they will be subject to strict sanctions in accordance with applicable law.

Meanwhile, Biak Police Chief AKBP Adi Tri Widiyanto said the Biak Numfor Police had taken firm action against anyone who violated the prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with the district government's circular. and Biak Police.

"I hope that the prohibition on the circulation and sale of liquor must be taken into account by the kiosk, shop and other business establishments. If they are found, we will take firm action in accordance with applicable law," said Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Adi Tri Widiyanto.

The Head of the Resort Police stated that strict supervision would be carried out in the implementation of the rules prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in order to create a safe and conducive kamtbmas during the fasting month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijri.