Police Name 16 Suspects Of Inter-NGO Clashes In Cirebon

Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Cirebon Police, Kompol Anton /ANTARA/Khaerul Izan

CIREBON - Cirebon Police Satreskrim, West Java, named 16 people as suspects in cases of clashes between members of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

"We have arrested 41 people after the clashes between NGOs," said Cirebon Police Head of Criminal Investigation Unit, Kompol Anton, as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, July 20.

There were 41 people who were arrested after clashes between NGOs in Cirebon Regency. The police then named 16 people as suspects.

According to him, of the 16 people, 12 people were suspected of having beaten or assaulted, three had sharp weapons, and one was related to the possession of an airsoft gun.

Currently, the suspects have been detained at the Cirebon Police Headquarters, for further investigation.

"We have detained the suspects for further questioning," he said.

In addition to naming 16 suspects, the Cirebon Police also confiscated a number of evidence used by the suspects when carrying out acts of violence or persecution.

It also confiscated a number of motorized vehicles, both four-wheeled and two-wheeled, which were used by the suspects.

"There are seven cars and 18 motorcycles which are suspected to be not equipped with documents, so we have them secured," he said.