Illegal Racing Facilities In Ancol Can Repress Betting Action

Dirlantas Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Sambodo Purnomo Yogo (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Directorate of Traffic of the Polda Metro Jaya hopes that by facilitating illegal racing, it can prevent betting actions which are also often carried out. So, even that bad habit will disappear slowly.

"We hope there will be no bets, because there are sponsorship prizes, so bets are minimized," said Traffic Director of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Sambodo Purnomo Yogo to reporters, Wednesday, December 22.

Although efforts have been made, Sambodo stated that betting action is rather difficult to eradicate. Moreover, if it is done privately between the jockeys.

"If it's a personal bet, we find it difficult to control it," said Sambodo.

On the other hand, Sambodo said the race would be held in the Ancol area, North Jakarta. Because, the location is considered to meet the criteria for the concept of drag race racing.

"After that, we will consider whether the location can be used as a training ground for illegal racers," said Sambodo. Previously, the Metro Jaya Police Chief 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.