Because According To Orders To Go Home, 500 People Who Are Forced To Enter The Horse Statue Will Not Be Snared In Crime

Photo of 212 Reunion participants (Diah/VOI)

JAKARTA - The police stated that 500 people who tried to take part in the Reunion 212 activity were not charged with criminal charges. Because they obeyed the advice of the officers.

"They are not subject to criminal sanctions because they do not carry out activities that force themselves to have a reunion," said the Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes E. Zulpan to reporters, Thursday, December 2.

Zulpan said that the crowd had just arrived and had indeed gathered on Jalan Wahid Hasyim, Central Jakarta. Still, after being given an appeal they understood and decided not to continue their intention to participate in the 212 Reunion activities.

"So they just arrived, some use vehicles, walk, there are around 500 collected. After we provide understanding, brief education in the field related to this activity from the aspect of the legal basis they understand so they disperse," said Zulpan.

In fact, for the current conditions, the masses have returned to their respective homes. Thus, the current situation is conducive.

"So that none of them were detained, or investigated, or subject to criminal sanctions, none of them. They all returned to their respective homes," said Zulpan.

Previously, the Polda Metro Jaya stated that those who continued to insist on attending the 212 reunion could be punished by using multiple layers of articles. In fact, in the rules the threat is 1 year and 4 months in prison.

"Even if there are certain groups who still insist on carrying out these activities, criminal sanctions will be imposed, namely articles 212 to 218 of the Criminal Code. This article carries a threat of 1 year and 4 months," said Zulpan.

However, the application of criminal sanctions, said Zulpan, is the last step. This is because the police will first ask the crowd to disperse.

"Of course, we don't expect that the police will take action. We hope that with humane steps, persuasive actions, we appeal to the public," said Zulpan.