Early Morning in Banjarmasin: Dozens of Teenagers, Lem, Sajam, and Illegal Racing Caught in Patrol

Early morning tiger patrol secured several teenagers suspected of being involved in a sarung war in Banjarmasin, Sunday (22/2/2026). (ANTARA/HO-Satreskrim Polresta Banjarmasin)

BANJARMASIN - A total of 41 teenagers were arrested in the Macan Patrol held by the Criminal Investigation Unit (Sat Reskrim) of the Banjarmasin Police with the police criminal squad on Sunday morning.

In addition to dozens of teenagers suspected of being involved in the glove war, the police also secured three sharp weapons, four motorbikes used for illegal racing, and two teenagers who were caught smoking glue.

The patrol, which took place from 23.00 WITA to 05.00 WITA, targeted a number of vulnerable points that often become the location for teenagers to gather, especially during the month of Ramadan.

Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Banjarmasin Police, Kompol Eru Alsepa, said that this activity was a preventive step to anticipate potential disturbances to public order and safety such as sarung wars, illegal racing, and misuse of glue which was considered disturbing the community.

"We carry out this patrol to anticipate potential disturbances in Ramadhan kamtibmas, such as sarung war actions, illegal racing, and misuse of glue that disturb the community," he said in Banjarmasin, Sunday.

All the teenagers who were secured were immediately taken to the Banjarmasin Police Headquarters to be data-mined and trained. Parents were also called to attend.

According to Eru, the discovery of sharp weapons during the patrol was a serious concern because it had the potential to trigger criminal acts.

"We also secured three sharp-edged weapons which are certainly very dangerous if used in a brawl," he said.

Meanwhile, the head of the Banjarmasin Police, Kombes Pol Cuncun Kurniadi, appealed to the public to increase supervision of their children during Ramadan in order to maintain a safe and conducive situation.

The Police confirmed its commitment to increase the intensity of patrols and other preventive measures so that the public can carry out the fasting safely and comfortably.