Sorong City Police activated six security posts in order to secure Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 (Nataru) as a strategic step to provide a sense of security and comfort to the community during the religious celebrations and New Year's Eve.
The Head of the Sorong City Police, Kombes Pol Amry Siahaan, said that the security was part of the implementation of the Lilin Nataru Operation, which was initiated by a troop title appeal to ensure that all series of Nataru celebrations in Sorong City were safe and conducive.
"All personnel are ready to carry out services and security for the public. About two-thirds to three-quarters of our personnel are involved specifically for security on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve," said Kombes Pol Amry in Sorong, Friday, quoted by Antara.
He explained that security was carried out at all churches in the legal jurisdiction of the Sorong City Police, both on Christmas Eve, Sunday worship, and on New Year's Eve.
"In addition, the police also continue to play an active role in supporting security activities in their respective areas," he said.
Meanwhile, the Head of Operations of the Sorong City Police, Kompol H. Andi Muhammad Nurul Yaqin, said that in general the security conditions of Sorong City were conducive.
"Until now, no prominent potential vulnerabilities have been found so that it is ensured that the momentum of the Nataru celebration will run safely and conducive," he said.
He said that the personnel involved in the Operation Lilin were specifically 132 people. However, overall, his party involved two-thirds of the total strength of the Polresta personnel and ranks.
Meanwhile, the six security posts consist of two integrated posts at the airport and port, two service posts at the Berlin Wall roundabout and Sorong City, and two security posts at the Joint Market and the Red Light Kilometer 10.
"Each post will be staffed by personnel in rotation with a total of around 10 personnel. For the integrated post, security also involves TNI elements and other related agencies," he said.
He hopes that with this integrated security, the community can celebrate Christmas and New Year safely, orderly, and full of joy.
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