BADUNG - Bali Police Chief Inspector General Putu Jayan Danu Putra affirmed his commitment to eradicating gambling, including online gambling. The Regional Police Chief declared his loyalty to the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, by obeying the instructions.

"The bottom line is that we are loyal to the Chief of the National Police in carrying out whatever government the Chief of Police conveys, for us to carry out in Bali," said Inspector General Putu in Nusa Dua, Badung Regency, Bali, Monday, August 22.

The Bali Police Chief emphasized that real steps to eradicate gambling, including online gambling, were carried out by taking action. The Bali Police are said to have had an operation target (TO) for gambling cases

"The real step is we operate, there is information from the community where (gambling, ed) and we also have TO (target operations). Besides we also have TO, we have lists and intelligence information," he said.

In addition to gambling, the Bali Police Chief declared 'war' against crimes on the Island of the Gods. In addition to disturbing the community, this crime can also disrupt the G20 in Bali.

"That's why we optimize our concentration on securing the G20's success, whatever form it takes, we will try our best with all related elements," said Inspector General Putu.

Chief of Police's orders

Previously, the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that he would remove members who were involved in or protected the perpetrators of criminal acts. He emphasized that the rule was also attached to his high-ranking staff.

"I do not tolerate if there are still found, I remove the official, I don't care if it's the Chief of Police, whether it's the Director, whether it's the Kapolda I removed. Likewise at Headquarters, please pay attention, I'll take it off too," said General Sigit in his statement, Friday, August 19.

This four-star general also loudly said that all his staff must take firm action against all forms of crime that disturb the public.

"Starting from the circulation of narcotics, gambling both conventional and online, the existence of illegal levies (extortion), illegal mining, misuse of fuel and LPG, arrogant attitudes to the partisanship of members in dealing with legal problems in the community," said Sigit.

Sigit said the actions taken by members of the National Police would have an impact on public confidence in the Bhayangkara Corps. Therefore, Sigit re-emphasized narcotics and various types of gambling must be eradicated.

"I repeat that gambling, whether it's land gambling, online gambling, and various other forms of criminal offenses must be dealt with," he continued.


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