Illegal Racing Facilitation In Ancol, Police Determine Drag Race Concept

Dirlantas Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Sambodo Purnomo Yogo (Rizky AP/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya stated that the drag race concept was chosen to facilitate illegal racers. The concept was chosen based on the results of coordination with several parties.

"The concept is a drag race," said Director of Traffic of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Sambodo Purnomo Yogo to reporters, Wednesday, December 22.

With this concept, the area that is considered suitable as a race location is Ancol. However, not in the Ancol Dreamland Park area.

The location was chosen because it has criteria that match the drag race concept. Because, it has a road length of 500 meters.

"(The area, red) Ancol is outside on the riverbank," said Sambodo.

"We are looking for a long straight track to see if the situation on the road is 200 meters, 400 meters and 500 meters," he continued.

The plan is that the drag race will begin in mid-January 2020. So, the preparation will be more mature.

"Meanwhile, the event is on January 15," said Sambodo. Previously, the Kapolda Metro Jaya Inspector General Fadil Imran would facilitate the illegal racers. The trick, by opening a special location for racing at night.

"That's why I want to build a (race venue). My plan, pray for me, hopefully (it will be realized). I will make a race for illegal racers," said Fadil to reporters, Tuesday, November 30.

One of the reasons behind the discourse of creating locations for illegal racers is coaching. So, they don't take to the streets and carry out illegal racing actions that endanger lives.

"So I will facilitate the illegal racing, not be hostile. Instead of being arrested, I will facilitate him," said Inspector General Fadil.

"I've gotten a lot of input from the community so that the Kapolda can help this night wild racing be fostered, not arrested but fostered," he continued.