JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya is focusing on security to anticipate potential fights at a number of vulnerable points ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. A number of areas such as Manggarai, Basura, to Pancoran are included in the vulnerability map and are the target of Operation Pekat Jaya 2026.
The operation was held for two weeks, starting Wednesday, January 28 to February 11, 2026, with a focus on security in the Central Jakarta, East Jakarta, and South Jakarta areas.
Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri said security would be strengthened in border areas, which have often been a point of friction between residents.
"In the future we will focus on the legal areas of Central Jakarta, East Jakarta, and South Jakarta. Especially in the border area, we will place a joint monitoring and patrol post on a mobile basis," Asep told the media, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
In addition to enforcement, the Metro Jaya Police also prioritizes preventive measures. The Directorate of Women and Children Protection (PPA) together with the Directorate of Community Development (Binmas) were directly deployed to the residents' neighborhoods and schools whose students often get involved in fights, including in the neighborhoods that have been mapped as conflict-prone areas.
Prevention efforts are also carried out through cyber patrols. The Cyber Directorate of the Metro Jaya Police has intensified monitoring of social media activities which often become triggers for fights.
"Dirsiber as Deputy Head of the Task Force will intensify cyber patrols to anticipate activities on social media that encourage our children to commit unpraiseworthy acts," he explained.
On the other hand, the Polda Metro Jaya has also continuously carried out raids on illegal firearms and sharp weapons. A number of evidence has been secured because it has the potential to be used in street violence.
"Hopefully with this we will resonate with Operation Pekat Jaya 2026, Jakarta will be safer. Our goal is to create a sense of comfort that is truly felt by the people of DKI Jakarta," said Asep.
Although the main focus of security is in the Jakarta area, buffer areas such as Tangerang, Bekasi, and Depok remain a concern to prevent the spread of cross-regional fights.
"What often happens is in the three regions of the police. However, other regions continue to support and collaborate so that incidents like this can be suppressed, even eliminated," he said.
Operation Pekat Jaya 2026 was held simultaneously in all legal jurisdictions of the Polda Metro Jaya with the involvement of 975 joint personnel, consisting of members of the Polda Metro Jaya, the police force, TNI elements, and the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
Asep emphasized that the main target of this operation includes combating fights, motorcycle gang actions, hooliganism, as well as the circulation of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs. The operation also targets the use of firecrackers, illegal racing, and various other forms of street crime.
"Polda Metro Jaya will act firmly but remain humane, professional, measured, and in accordance with applicable legal provisions, and uphold human rights," he said.
In addition to law enforcement, preventive and preventive measures are also a priority through early detection, joint patrols with the TNI and the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, and strengthening cross-agency synergy.
"Polda Metro Jaya is committed to providing a sense of security so that the community can carry out Ramadan activities and worship safely, peacefully, and devoutly," said Asep.
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