JAKARTA - The Precision Pioneer Patrol Team (TP3) of the Central Jakarta Metro Police Samapta Unit arrested six teenagers who wanted to fight in the Jalan Pal Putih area, Kramat Village, Senen District, Central Jakarta.
"In the raid, the police confiscated 10 sharp weapons, consisting of seven sickles, three corbek blades, and six iron pipes that are strongly suspected to be used for clashes between groups," said Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Susatyo Purnomo Condro as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, May 17.
The six teenagers arrested were RH (20), MA (18), MR (18), JR (29), R (15), and MV (16). Some of them are known to have not worked and were not in school.
Susatyo emphasized that his party will take firm action against all forms of street violence, especially those involving teenagers and carrying dangerous weapons.
This brawl is no longer juvenile delinquency. They carry sharp weapons, ready to injure and even kill. This is a serious crime and we will process it according to the applicable law," he said.
Meanwhile, Head of Samapta Polres Metro Central Jakarta, Kompol William Alexander, revealed that this action was revealed when the Precision Pioneer Patrol Team was carrying out regional patrols.
While passing at the location, members saw a group of youths with suspicious movements. When searched, several sharp weapons were found dumped in the bushes around the crime scene. We immediately secured the perpetrator and the evidence," said William.
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The perpetrators were charged with Article 2 Paragraph (1) of the Emergency Law Number 12 of 1951 concerning possession of sharp weapons without a permit.
The punishment is severe, which is imprisonment for a maximum of 10 years. This should be a lesson for all, that carrying sharp weapons without rights is a crime, not a joke," William said.
Currently, the six perpetrators are being held at the Central Jakarta Metro Police for further investigation and legal proceedings.
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