JAKARTA - The Jakarta Central Class I Detention House (Rutan) has destroyed hundreds of illegal cellphones confiscated from the residents' living areas.
The destruction of the evidence is a firm step in combating the circulation of prohibited goods to realize zero halinar (cellphones, extortion, and drugs).
Head of the Jakarta Central Class I Detention Center, Wahyu Trah Utomo, said this step is a strategic effort to create a transparent, clean, and safe detention environment.
"This step is a form of firm action that there is no tolerance for violations of rules in the prison," Wahyu said when confirmed, Thursday, April 23, 2026.
He emphasized that the destruction of hundreds of cellphones was not just a ceremonial act, but a strong message for anyone who tried to violate the rules.
According to him, this step is also in line with the direction of the Minister of Immigration and Corrections, Agus Andrianto.
The detention center is committed to improving security in the residential area by strengthening preventive efforts to close the gap in violations early on.
Meanwhile, the Head of Security at the Salemba Detention Center, Desman Agung Prasetya, added that supervision would be carried out continuously.
"Prohibited items such as mobile phones often become the gateway to more serious violations, including drug trafficking," he said.
This destruction is expected to be a turning point towards a more disciplined, clean, and free from drug trafficking.
The activity was attended by the prison officers, representatives of the inmates, and law enforcement personnel from the Cempaka Putih Police and Koramil.
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