14 People Held Illegal Racing On Pemuda Street Finally Arrested By Police

A gang of illegal racers on Pemuda Street who are secured at the Pulogadung Police Station/Photo: SPC

JAKARTA - The Pulogadung Police have arrested 14 teenagers and 6 motorbikes involved in illegal racing on Pemuda Street, Rawamangun, Pulogadung District, East Jakarta. For further processing, the teenagers were secured to the Pulogadung Police Headquarters.

Pulogadung Police Chief, Commissioner of Police David confirmed the arrests of illegal racers who went viral on social media.

"(Sunday 13 March) Tonight we from the Pulogadung Police took action against illegal racing carried out by several young people in the Rawamangun area," said Commissioner David when contacted by VOI, Monday, March 14.

The perpetrators were arrested not far from the location of the illegal racing action.

"We have secured 14 young people along with 6 motorbikes," he said.

The teenagers who were detained at the Pulogadung Police Headquarters were also asked to apologize to the public for disturbing public order and being very dangerous.

"We apologize to the public for the act of conducting illegal races on public roads, especially on Pemuda Street, Rawamangun, Pulogadung District. So that it disturbs other motorists who drive," said one of the perpetrators at the Pulogadung Police Headquarters.

They also apologized to the local police because their activities violated traffic regulations.

"Actually, our activities have been facilitated by the Police Chief to conduct races in Ancol. We promise not to repeat illegal races on public roads that disturb the community," he said.