DENPASAR - The situation in the Bali Regional Police Headquarters area has returned to normal. Public roads around the Regional Police Headquarters are now passable to motorists.
The situation began to be under control after police repelled the protesters with water cannons and tear gas. Twenty-two protesters were arrested by police.
"We have detained 22 people. Four of them are Balinese, the rest are from outside Bali," said Bali Regional Police Public Relations Chief, Senior Commissioner Ariasandy, Saturday, August 30.
Meanwhile, eight police officers were injured by stone throwing during the riot.
"Eight police officers were injured by the stones thrown," he added.
Police have arrested several people suspected of being involved in the riot at the Bali Regional Police Headquarters/PHOTO: Dafi-VOI
"We can see that the situation is now conducive. The protesters have dispersed and are still under control. The roads have reopened," he said.
The protest at the Bali Regional Police Headquarters (Polda Bali) had previously turned chaotic after the crowd broke down the gate. They also threw rocks and pieces of wood at the Bali Regional Police Headquarters.
Some also threw flares at the officers on duty. The situation was controlled by the police using water cannons.
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