Raid Ahead Of Ramadan, 280 Liters Of Tuak Arrested In West Pasaman, West West West Sumatra

A number of wines stored in jerry cans are secured in raids ahead of Ramadan in West Sumatra (ANTARA)

SIMPANG FOUR - The Civil Service Police Unit and the West Pasaman Regency Fire Department, West Sumatra confiscated 280 liters of traditional wine type from a production house in the Ophir area of Luhak Nan Duo District. "We have secured the drink because of the rampant reports on the circulation of palm wine," said Head of Satpol PP and Damkar West Pasaman Regency Hendri Wijaya at Simpang Empat quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, March 7. He said the wine type liquor was secured after the Satpol PP team conducted a sweep and reconnaissance of the information obtained along with the rampant circulation of palm wine and community reports. "This raid is also in the context of creating conditions and security of this community ahead of the holy month of Ramadan," he said. His party continues to monitor and strive to provide a sense of security to the community. Community disease in the form of the circulation of palm type liquor is often being dealt with by the team. "Today's operation was carried out by combing several locations that were targeted. This operation combed several places, the team managed to secure seven jerrygen tuaks," he said. He said. After securing the newly completed tuak and will be circulated in West Pasaman. The team will also record its owners and will provide action according to applicable regulations. Officers suspect that this place was used as a collection and processing as well as selling to several traders in West Pasaman.

"We have data and explored the owner of this tuak. It is suspected that he sold it to other traders," he said. A similar sweeping was also carried out by the team at several points. Officers will continue to optimize supervision and prosecution so that public order security is conducive.