Wanti-wanti Don't Sell Expired Basic Necessities, Jayapura Police: Disturbing Security Situations

Tolikara Police Sat Binmas personnel Brigadier Jordan P. Bonai while monitoring kiosks in the center of the capital city of Tolikara Regency to give an appeal not to sell expired bapok. BETWEEN THE TOLIkara Police.

PAPUA - Jayawijaya Resort Police (Polres), Papua Province, Mountains, appealed to traders in the local area not to sell basic materials or expired bapok to prevent security disturbances.

"The Papuan region is very risky when there are traders who sell expired bapok that are not healthy, it can cause turmoil in the community so that the security situation becomes disrupted," said Tolikara Police Chief Kompol Roberth Hitipeuw in a written statement in Wamena, Monday, quoted by Antara.

He said the appeal was made in an effort to maintain security and public order in the area.

"The point is this activity is to maintain security stability and protect consumers from the circulation of bapok that is not suitable for consumption," he said.

According to him, the activity took place at several kiosks on Ampera Street, Karubaga District, Tolikara Regency.

"In counseling, Bhabinkamtibmas members conveyed several appeals, including routinely checking merchandise, especially bapok, which has passed the validity period, because it is very dangerous if it is still sold to consumers," he said.

He explained that traders should not merely prioritize profits in a way that is at great risk by selling expired goods.

"We are only here to remind, and when we do not heed the occurrence of sudden inspections or inspections from the trade office, the business license can be revoked if a violation is found," he said.

He added that in this activity his party also invited traders to jointly maintain the security and order situation of the community kamtibmas in the local area.

"During the activity, the atmosphere remains safe, orderly and conducive. Through this activity, we hope that traders will be more aware of the importance of maintaining the quality of merchandise for the safety of consumers, as well as participating in creating a harmonious and orderly environment in Tolikara Regency," he said.