Youth From Kendal Central Java Has 6 Kg Of Firecracker Explosives Threatened With 15 Years In Prison

The Batang Resort Police, Central Java, in a series of routine activities that were increased confiscated six kilograms of firecracker explosives obtained from residents with the initials MAH (21) from Kaliwungu, Kendal Regency.

Head of the Batang Police Investigation and Criminal Unit, AKP Andi Fajar, said that as many as six kilograms of firecracker explosives were confiscated in two locations, namely in the Batang and Gringsing sub-districts.

"Currently, we are still developing the case and securing the perpetrators. The perpetrators will be subject to Emergency Law Number 12 of 1951 with a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Monday, April 3.

Polres akan terus meningkatkan kegiatan operasi sebagai upaya memberikan kenyamanan masyarakat dan menciptakan situasi keamanan dan ketertipan yang kondusif saat memasuki Ramadan 1444 Hijriah dan menjelang Lebaran.

In addition, his party also carried out socialization and installation of banners containing a ban on lighting firecrackers during the fasting month until Eid al-Fitr 2023 at a number of strategic points.

During the operation during Ramadan 1444 Hijri, he continued, the police had also secured hundreds of firecracker seeds, firecracker casings, and 18 strings of firecrackers.

It is said, as long as entering the holy month of Ramadan, the police will continue to target operations to eradicate people's diseases by suppressing the circulation of liquor, firecrackers, gambling, and drugs.

Andi Fajar hopes that all parties, especially community leaders and religious leaders, will convey to residents about the prohibition of producing or lighting firecrackers.

"We hope that the public understands the dangers of lighting firecrackers. In addition, let's keep the security and security conditions ahead of Eid," he said.