JAKARTA - The East Jakarta Metro Police (Polres) has socialized and educated the public and traders regarding the prohibition of the use and sale of fireworks ahead of the 2026 New Year celebration.
East Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Pol Alfian Nurrizal said this step was taken in line with the Circular Letter of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government which prohibits the use of fireworks and firecrackers on New Year's Eve.
"East Jakarta Metro Police together with its ranks have carried out education and socialization to the public and traders regarding the prohibition of the use and sale of fireworks, including the consequences and enforcement of the law," said Alfian, Sunday, December 28, 2025
Regarding the proliferation of fireworks traders who sell on the side of the road, Alfian explained that administrative enforcement and enforcement were the authority of Satpol PP as a leading sector.
However, the East Jakarta Metro Police still opens the opportunity for collaboration with Satpol PP and other related institutions, either through joint patrols, direct appeals in the field, or law enforcement measures if criminal violations are found.
"The National Police prioritizes a preemptive and preventive approach, but remains ready to take firm action in accordance with the law if the situation on the ground requires it," he said.
Meanwhile, Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, said that the enforcement of the Circular Letter of the Governor of DKI Jakarta was carried out by Satpol PP with the assistance of the police, especially the Metro Jaya Police.
"Enforcement is carried out by Satpol PP and of course there is assistance from the police, especially the Metro Jaya Police," said Budi.
In addition, Budi also appealed to the public, including importers and traders, to celebrate the New Year's Eve 2026 with prayers together and prioritize empathy for people affected by natural disasters in Sumatra.
"We appeal that the New Year's Eve celebration be carried out in a simple manner through joint prayer, while still prioritizing empathy for our brothers and sisters who are affected by disasters in Sumatra," he concluded.
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