Jakut Police: Ahead Of Eid, Criminal Actions Often Occur Due To Economic Pressure

Illustration of police officers at TKP/ Photo; IST

North Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Pol Gidion Arif Setyawan said the dynamics of the economy ahead of Eid is growing. Therefore, he argues that criminal acts are very possible because of economic pressure.

"Ahead of Eid, the dynamics of the economy develops so that the orientation of people wants to get it according to the fast and short way," said Police Commissioner Gidion Arif Setyawan, quoted from Antara, Sunday, March 17.

According to him, this condition ahead of Lebaran made criminals often carry out their actions, such as committing theft of houses, theft of motorized vehicles, theft with acts of violence and others.

"The motorbike parked on the side of the road was taken just like that," he said.

For this reason, he requested that police personnel, both in the ranks of the Resort Police and Polsek, increase the frequency of patrols and go down to the community.

In addition, adding personnel to routine activities such as patrols, visits to the community and others.

In addition, conducting raids on motorized vehicles that do not focus on completeness documents but what goods are brought by the driver.

"If there are suspicious and unusual items, they can be dealt with," he said.

According to him, it is an anticipatory effort that must be carried out so that theft can be minimized and not occur in the community.

In addition, his party also involves community organizations, religious leaders, community leaders and goes to the community to conduct socialization about the importance of environmental security systems.

"Enable the patrol post and guard the environment where you live with CCTV cameras," he said.

He hopes that the camera will be installed by the public so that they can monitor the situation in their environment.