JAKARTA - The North Sumatra Regional Police (Polda) Brimob Unit carried out sterilization at a number of churches in Medan City, North Sumatra (North Sumatra), to ensure the privacy of Christians in carrying out the Good Friday and Holy Friday services.
"This activity is part of the preventive steps and the form of readiness of the National Police in anticipating various potential security disturbances at the momentum of the great religious day," said Head of Team 1 Jibom of the North Sumatra Regional Police's Brimob Unit, Iptu Syariful Rahmi in Medan, Friday, quoted by Antara.
Syariful said the team carried out sterilization consisting of Bomb Disinsection (Jibom) and KBRN personnel to the worship location to ensure that all areas were safe and sterile.
Furthermore, he said that the churches, including HKBP Sudirman, Cathedral Church, Church of Christ the King, GMI Gloria, Catholic Church H.M Joni, and GKPS Teladan.
"Every corner of the location is examined in detail, starting from the inner area such as the pulpit, chairs, worship room, to the outer area such as the yard and parking lot," he said.
He said personnel used various modern equipment, such as metal detectors, x-rays, and special explosive ordnance equipment to detect any potential threats.
"The results of the sterilization activities showed that there were no suspicious objects or indications of hazardous materials, whether in the form of explosives or other hazardous chemicals," he said.
The presence of Gegana personnel from the North Sumatra Regional Police's Brimob Unit is a tangible proof of the commitment of the National Police in providing maximum security and protection, especially during sacred moments such as Maulidur Rasul and Good Friday.
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