The East Jakarta Metro Police, which is located on Jalan Matraman Raya, is closely guarded by hundreds of Brimobs complete with tear gas weapons.

The personnel arrived at the location with a bus and truck fleet on Saturday, August 30, 2025 evening. They arrived at around 16.35 WIB.

From VOI's observations in the field, the personnel were transported by three buses and one truck. They came accompanied by three tactical vehicles (rantis) and one watercanon.

After arriving, the personnel immediately carried out tight security at the East Jakarta Metro Police building and also the entrance. However, not long after that the fleet of rantis, buses, and trucks immediately left the location.

Some of the personnel were also seen on guard in the rubanah. They are all equipped with standard equipment such as helmets, tear gas launchers, black vests, and sticks.

The East Jakarta Metro Police is one of several points targeted by the demonstrators which took place from Friday, August 29, 2025, night until Saturday, August 30, 2025 this morning.

Demonstrations broke out in Jakarta as a result of leaving online motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan, who was run over with a rantis in Pejompongan, Tanah Abang, on Thursday, August 28, 2025 evening WIB.

In total, dozens of cars were burned during the demonstration that took place at the East Jakarta Metro Police. The cars were evacuated by the TNI on Saturday, August 30, 2025, afternoon WIB.

In addition to cars, the Polres building is also in a badly damaged condition. The glass of the building looks broken everywhere, also operational vehicles are also burned by the demonstrators.


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