The 2021 Christmas Celebration In Kupang Is Guaranteed To Run Safely

Kupang Police Chief Kote AKBP Satrya Perdana (center) monitors the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination at the Oebobo Police Sector. ANTARA/Kornelis Kaha

KUPANG - Kupang City Police Chief AKBP Satrya Perdana ensured that the 2021 Christmas celebration in Kupang would run safely and peacefully in view of the conducive security conditions in the city.

"Until now, the condition of the people of Kupang City is still conducive and we will continue to create security and comfort. We also hope that the residents of Kupang City will both maintain security ahead of the holiday, during the holiday and after the holiday," he told reporters at Kupang, Friday, December 17th.

His party has carried out various activities such as concentrated operations to stem various things that could disrupt security in the capital of the province of NTT during Christmas.

During almost two weeks of carrying out the operation, the Kupang City Police and the Sector Police confiscated hundreds of liters of traditional liquor produced by the community.

The police also eradicated acts of thuggery on the streets and carried out raids at a number of hotels and inns, brought order to a number of couples who were not married and were given guidance.

"We carried out the liquor operation during the Pekat operation to reduce the crime rate because most of the crimes that occurred were due to the consumption of liquor," said the Kupang City Police Chief.

The public is advised to report incidents in their environment to the police or the nearest police station.

The police chief also emphasized that there is no prohibition against worshiping during Christmas celebrations, but is reminded to continue to apply strict health protocols and comply with health rules when performing worship or staying in touch. decline.

"There have also been several reports related to security disturbances and criminal matters, but these have decreased compared to some time ago," said the Kupang City Police Chief.

This condition is expected to continue so that the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Kupang City remain conducive and run safely.

The police chief ensures that the Christmas mass or service will continue to be carried out while still implementing strict health protocols.

The number one person at the Kupang City Police predicts that there will be an increase in community activity in the next week during the celebration of the holiday.

On the other hand, the number of COVID-19 sufferers has begun to decline and the implementation of vaccines for residents in the city has now reached approximately 86 percent.

However, the wheels of the community's economy have returned to being stretched with the dense activity of the community's economic center so that it remains a concern.

"We cannot work alone. We need cooperation and collaboration with the community to create security and reduce the number of COVID-19 and other social problems," he said.

For this reason, the Kupang City Police Chief hopes that the community will contribute to maintaining and creating security and order in Kupang City. This was reported by Antara.