Operation Pekat Jaya 2026 Jaring 937 People from 1.160 Cases

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JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya reiterated its commitment to maintaining security and order in the DKI Jakarta region, especially in efforts to eradicate fights and street crimes.

Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Budi Hermanto, said that through Operation Pekat Jaya 2026, the joint police managed to uncover various crimes that disturbed the community.

The target of the operation includes fights, motorcycle gangs, thuggery, the circulation of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs, firecrackers, illegal racing, and other street crimes.

The operation involved 675 joint personnel consisting of the ranks of the Polda Metro Jaya, police, TNI elements, and the support of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.

"The target of the operation includes fights, motorcycle gangs, thuggery, liquor and illegal drug circulation, firecrackers, illegal racing to street crimes," he told the media at the Ditreskrimum building of the Polda Metro Jaya, South Jakarta, Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Budi said that although Operation Pekat Jaya 2026 had ended, preventive and repressive measures were still being carried out. According to him, the Metro Jaya Police Chief has formed an Anti-Tawuran Task Force that will work without time limits.

So. any act of brawl that occurs will be carried out by law enforcement in a firm and measured manner, but still prioritizing a humanistic approach.

Budi emphasized that street fights and violence have serious impacts on public safety and the future of the younger generation.

His party also reminded of the legal consequences for anyone who carries or uses sharp weapons in fights or other criminal acts. Including for perpetrators who injure victims or parties who spread fight videos through social media.

"Everything has a criminal article and we will act according to the law," he said.

Budi said that throughout the implementation of Operation Pekat Jaya 2026, the Polda Metro Jaya handled 772 cases with 937 people secured. Of these, 487 people were prosecuted and 450 others underwent training.

In addition, various evidence was also seized, including hundreds of sharp weapons, illegal drugs, liquor, narcotics, and firecrackers.

"The details include 225,280 pieces of prohibited drugs, 20,802 bottles of liquor, and 572 firecrackers. For narcotics cases, the police secured 11,422.03 grams of methamphetamine, 40,492.8 grams of marijuana, as well as synthetic tobacco, ecstasy powder, and cash of around IDR 23.68 million," he explained.

Budi said that the disclosure was part of an effort to save the younger generation from the dangers of drug abuse.

In addition to Operation Pekat Jaya, the police also held an Enhanced Routine Activity (KRYD). In the same period, 388 cases were recorded with 63 people being secured. A total of 58 people were prosecuted, while 445 people were trained.

"In KRYD, the police also confiscated 2,948 bottles of liquor, a number of dangerous items, and cash amounting to IDR 12.33 million. In total, Operation Pekat Jaya 2026 and KRYD revealed as many as 1,160 cases, consisting of 772 cases from operations and 388 cases from enhanced routine activities," he added.

Budi ensured that prevention and enforcement efforts would continue to be carried out by the police to realize a safe, orderly, and free Jakarta from fights and street crimes.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Metro Jaya Police's Criminal Investigation Unit, Kombes Pol Iman Imanuddin, explained that Operation Pekat Jaya 2026 was carried out from January 28 to February 11, 2026. The implementation of the operation targets 30 operation target points (TO) and is expanded to 742 non-TO points.

"In addition to enforcement, the police also take preventive and preemptive steps," said Iman.

Iman revealed that during the operation, 442 police reports were recorded with a total of 772 criminal cases.

"The details are 77 cases of theft with charges, 17 cases of robbery, 3 cases of theft with violence, and 24 cases of fighting," he said.

Iman said this achievement exceeded the target which had been set, namely 30 TO and more than 700 non-TO locations.

"A number of perpetrators have been named as suspects based on Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code," he said again.

For possession of firearms and sharp weapons, said Iman, investigators applied Articles 306 and 307 of the Criminal Code with a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Then, the case of assault or group fighting was charged under Article 472 of the Criminal Code with a maximum sentence of 4 years in prison.

Meanwhile, the beating is subject to Article 262 of the Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of 12 years in prison if it results in death. As for the persecution, it is charged with Articles 466 and 467 of the Criminal Code, with a varying penalty ranging from 2 years 6 months to 9 years in prison.