Bandung Polrestabes Sita Thousands Of Bottles Of Alcohol In Leuwipanjang

ANTARA/Rubby Jovan

Bandung Police confiscated thousands of bottles of illegal liquor (alcohol) during operations at kiosks along Leuwipanjang Street, Bandung.

Head of the Narcotics Unit (Kasat) of the Bandung Police, AKBP Agah Sonjaya, said that his party took action against seven kiosks that violated Regional Regulation Number 11 of 2010 concerning the Prohibition, Supervision and Control of Alcoholic Drinks.

"We took action in the Leuwipanjang area, we acted on the seven stores, we were able to confiscate 1,500 bottles of alcoholic beverages and 47 jerry cans," said Agah as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, February 19.

Atah emphasized that this liquor raid was part of the Bandung Police's commitment to maintaining the conducive situation of the city, especially ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.

"But not only facing the holy month of Ramadan, indeed we remain consistent and committed in maintaining order and security in the city of Bandung," he said.

According to him, although there are rules that allow the circulation of alcoholic beverages in certain places, illegal sales in unlicensed shops can trigger abuse and disturbances of security in the community.