Residents Don't Need To Be Afraid Of Fighting Crime, Lampung Police Chief: I Give Appreciation To Those Who Incapacitated Begals

Lampung Police Chief Inspector General Hendro Sugiyatno (right), having a dialogue with residents, in Lampung. BETWEEN/HO

BANDARLAMPUNG - Lampung Police Chief Inspector General Hendro Sugiatno, stated that the public should not be afraid to fight crimes such as robbery, the police will not process residents who defend themselves and defend their property or life if they are threatened.

"I will give awards to residents who can paralyze robbers," he said, in Bandarlampung, Lampung, as reported by Antara, Saturday, April 16.

Since entering Lampung, he has intensified prosecution of street criminals, especially robbers. He ordered his staff to take action against the perpetrators of the C3 crime.

He explained that C3 was theft by weight (curat), theft with violence (curas), and theft of motor vehicles (curanmor). These three crimes are commonly referred to by the police as C3.

The Lampung Regional Police Chief asked the ranks to take firm action against the C3 perpetrators and not to give room for criminals within the Lampung Regional Police's jurisdiction. Because their actions are disturbing the community.

"There is no room for criminals, especially C3 in the jurisdiction of the Lampung Regional Police, so we will definitely chase after the ant hole," he said.

Therefore, he continued, residents should not be afraid to fight against robbers who endanger themselves. The police will not process it, even if they are given an award that can paralyze the robbers.

"We hope that the people of Lampung are not pessimistic about participating in assisting law enforcement officers in fighting crime," he said.