A total of seven teenagers and youth were arrested by the Central Jakarta Metro Police Precision Pioneer Patrol Team in Raden Saleh Raya, Menteng, Central Jakarta on Sunday, May 11.
The perpetrators had the initials MT (15), GR (16), SRP (18), RS (18), AAM (18), AB (29), and YF (23).
The perpetrators are students and youths dropping out of school.
From the scene of the incident, the police confiscated two sharp sickle-type weapons, four motorbikes, and three cell phones.
Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Susatyo Purnomo Condro said his party was committed to taking action against any potential security disturbances.
"We will not tolerate street violence. Brawls are not culture, this is a crime. Moreover, carrying sharp weapons is a serious violation," he said when confirmed.
Kombes Susatyo also reminded the importance of family supervision of children, especially at night.
"We ask parents to take care and educate their children. Don't let them go out at night if there is no urgent need," he said.
Parents encourage their children to engage in positive activities that build the future.
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Meanwhile, the arrests began with routine patrols of the Central Jakarta Metro Police Precision Team. Officers initially suspected a group of youths with unusual movements.
"When approached, they tried to avoid and throw something away. After being examined, two sickles were found which were suspected to be used for brawls," he said.
For their actions, 7 perpetrators who were arrested were charged with Article 2 paragraph (1) of the Emergency Law No. 12 of 1951, carrying sharp weapons without rights, the threat of imprisonment is a maximum of 10 years.
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