Police Arrest 17 Teenagers Brawl From Two Different Groups In West Jakarta, Sajam Confiscated

The police have arrested a teenager in a brawl with a knife in West Jakarta (doc. Special).

JAKARTA - The West Jakarta Metro Police Precision Pioneer Patrol Team arrested 12 teenage brawlers at the Green Garden Complex, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, Saturday, November 23, 2024.

The arrest of 12 teenage brawls began with reports from the public who saw a convoy of teenagers carrying sharp weapons (sajam).

After receiving reports and locations, the Precision Pioneer Patrol Team went straight to the locations reported by the public.

Arriving at the scene, officers from the Precision Pioneer Patrol Team found teenagers gathering in brawls. Officers gave chase and managed to catch the sharp armed teenagers.

Officers confiscated a sharp sickle-type weapon for a brawl. After being successfully secured, the 12 teenagers were taken to the Kebon Jeruk Police for further investigation.

Then the West Jakarta Metro Police Precision Pioneer Patrol Team again arrested another brawl group in the Kemanggisan area, Pulo Palmerah, West Jakarta.

From this location, the police arrested five teenagers who were involved in a brawl. In addition to arresting five teenagers, the police also confiscated three sharp machetes. The teenagers were then taken to the Palmerah Police.

Head of Samapta Polres Metro West Jakarta, AKBP M. Hari Agung Julianto, said this arrest was made following up on public reports against suspicious youth gangs.

"Collaboration between the community and the police is very important in creating a safe environment," said AKBP M. Hari Agung when confirmed, Saturday, November 23, 2024.

AKBP M. Hari Agung appealed to the public not to hesitate to report any potential criminal threats in the surrounding environment.

"Joint security is the responsibility of all of us. The readiness of the patrol team is always ready," he said.