Jokowi Calls The National Police Chief About Extortion For Container Drivers, 24 People Are Immediately Brushed Up In Tanjung Priok

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JAKARTA - The police have arrested 24 people who are suspected of often carrying out illegal levies (extortion) against container truck drivers at Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta. This arrest was a follow-up to President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) order to the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

"Yes, that's right, 24 people were detained this afternoon," said North Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Guruh Arif Darmawan to reporters, Thursday, June 10.

Dozens of burglars were secured in different locations. Until now, they are also still being investigated intensively.

Later, when the inspection is complete, continued Guruh, all information will be presented clearly. Including profits and how long the bullies have been in action.

"It's still being investigated by our members," he said.

Previously, President Joko Widodo immediately called the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo after hearing complaints from drivers regarding the practice of thuggery and extortion at Tanjung Priok Port.

"Pak Police, I am in Tanjung Priok, there are many complaints from container 'drivers' related to illegal fees at Fortune, at NPCT (New Priok Container Terminal) 1, then at Depo Dwipa. First, President Jokowi said at the Jakarta's Tanjung Priok Port, quoted by Antara, Thursday, June 10.

"Ready," replied the Chief of Police.

"Secondly, when there are traffic jams, there are many 'drivers' who are barked at by thugs. Please resolve these complaints. That's all the National Police Chief," said the President,

"Ready, sir," replied the Chief of Police.

President Jokowi did receive complaints from container drivers who work back and forth daily at the Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) Pier and Koja Container Terminal, at Tanjung Priok Port.