Bina Kusuma Maung Operation Holds, Pandeglang Police Securs 554 Bottles Of Alcohol Of Various Brands

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JAKARTA - A total of 554 bottles of liquor (alcohol) of various brands were confiscated by the Pandeglang Police from the raids leading up to Ramadan. The raid was carried out in the Bina Kusuma Maung 2022 operation with the target of raiding liquor in a number of locations, Sunday, March 27.

Pandeglang Police Chief AKBP Belny Warlansyah said the operation was carried out following up on reports from the public regarding the circulation of alcohol.

"The Satreskrim of the Pandeglang Police and the Sector Police of the ranks then carried out an investigation, and it is true that as many as 554 bottles of alcohol were secured," said AKBP Belny to reporters, Sunday, March 27.

AKBP Belny said that the target of the 2022 Bina Kusuma Maung Operation was to minimize disturbances to security and public order, especially in the Pandeglang Police area.

"This operation is carried out to minimize various disturbances to Kamtibmas with the aim of enforcing the law against the circulation of liquor, especially now that it is approaching the holy month of Ramadan," he said.

He further said that the alcohol sellers would be recorded, fostered and the evidence confiscated to the Pandeglang Police.

"We urge the public not to sell liquor, let alone illegal drugs. If we are caught selling it, we will take strict action in accordance with applicable law," he said.

In accordance with the instructions of the Banten Police Chief, the Pandeglang Police were proactive in conducting raids on sharp weapons, street crimes and including alcohol.