JAKARTA - Head of Public Relations (Kabid) of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, emphasized that no criminal elements or acts of persecution were found by members of the Bhayangkara Security and Public Order (Bhabinkamtibmas) against cork ice vendors who were suspected of using sponge or foam materials.
"Based on the results of the examination, the Bhabinkamtibmas member was not proven to have committed abuse," said Budi Hermanto when confirmed by the media, Monday, February 2, 2026.
However, Budi explained that a number of actions by officers in the incident were still being evaluated through the Code of Ethics and Police Discipline Rules. As a result, the member concerned has been given internal sanctions in the form of disciplinary action.
"Several actions of Bhabinkamtibmas members related to the incident have been reviewed in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Discipline, and the personnel concerned have been given internal sanctions," he explained.
Budi emphasized that every member of the National Police is not only subject to legal processes related to alleged criminal acts, but is also bound by internal rules that regulate professionalism and behavior in carrying out their duties.
"In addition to following the provisions of criminal law, members of the National Police are also subject to the Code of Ethics of the Profession and the Disciplinary Rules which regulate the professionalism of the members' performance," he concluded.
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