JAKARTA - The East Java Regional Police together with the police ranks held Operation Pekat II Semeru 2025 to eradicate thuggery, including those under the guise of community organizations. A total of 1,198 cases were revealed with 1,475 suspects.
"We have arrested 1,475 suspects," said Head of Public Relations of the East Java Police, Kombes Jules Abraham Abast in his statement, Monday, May 12.
The disclosure of the thousands of cases is the result of 10 days of prosecution which starts from Thursday, May 1 to Saturday, May 10.
In detail, there were 118 cases that reached the investigation of the target operation (TO), with 177 suspects. Then, 158 non-TO fingerprint cases with 201 suspects.
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Meanwhile, there were 922 cases of coaching and minor criminal acts (Tipiring) with 1,097 perpetrators.
"So this repressive step is not only law enforcement, but is part of the East Java Regional Police's long-term strategy in creating a sense of security and comfort for the community, especially in East Java," said Abast.
The East Java Regional Police, continued Abast, will continue to coordinate, collaborate well with the TNI, Regional Government and the community including religious leaders to form a strong social security system.
On the other hand, the public must dare to report acts of thuggery and obtain legal protection guarantees for the complaint. So that it can be followed up immediately.
"Immediately report if you experience or see acts of thuggery, we will immediately act," said Abast.
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