Toy Armed Gangsters Arrested By Residents, Taken To Police

Gangsters armed with long-barreled toy guns were arrested by residents while crossing the RW 04 area, Semper Barat Village, Cilincing District, North Jakarta. The perpetrators who were arrested amounted to 8 people.

When interrogated by residents, the teenager admitted to getting a long-barreled weapon belonging to his father who was a soldier.

In addition to carrying a long barrel, the other perpetrators also carried an airsoftgun which was placed under the motorcycle seat.

"The weapon is hidden in the seats and back. The long-barreled weapon is jelly, round bullets, can shoot and danger too. Under the seat, airsoftgun. If there are no sharp weapons," said Head of RW 04 Semper Barat, Djumadi to reporters, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

The student is thought to be under the influence of alcohol, because when asked they actually resisted.

"Maybe some of them got alcohol. They were brave and when asked about (against)," he said.

The perpetrators who were arrested claimed to know each other. They wanted to fight using the weapon.

Djumadi said the arrests of the perpetrators began when he was conducting regional patrols and crossing Jalan Baru Semper. He saw a group of motorized gangsters passing by.

"We saw something was like hiding something. When we saw there was a long-barreled weapon. We asked everyone to come down and see what they brought," he said.

The perpetrators along with the evidence were handed over to the Cilincing Police for further processing.

"The issue of the weapon will be examined by the authorities, whether genuine or toys," he said.

Currently, the case is still being handled by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Cilincing Police, North Jakarta.