Call 110 If You Find Naughty Practices Of Drugs And Oxygen, The Police Will Take Action

Head of the Public Relations Division of the Police Inspector General Argo Yuwono

JAKARTA - The National Police asks the public to report if they find allegations of hoarding and playing games on the prices of drugs and oxygen. Reports can be made by calling the hotline 110.

"The Indonesian National Police already has a Hotline 110 service which is available 24 hours a day for people who need assistance from the police. If we find such violations, we encourage them to use this service to report them", said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Argo Yuwono to reporters, Tuesday, July 6.

The hotline, continued Argo, can be accessed throughout Indonesia. So, it can make it easier for the community to help take action against naughty elements.

Reporting can also be done in other ways. People who know about naughty practices can immediately report to the nearest police station.

Argo also appealed to the public to remain calm. This is because the National Police have coordinated with drug and oxygen producers to ensure their availability.

"We urge residents to remain calm and not panic. The Police are currently trying to prevent hoarding and spikes in the selling price of oxygen and medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic", said Argo.

Previously, the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo ordered his staff to take firm action against entrepreneurs who stockpiled drugs and medical devices during the Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM).

The Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police, Komjen Agus Andrianto, confirmed the order. The order was stated in the Telegram Letter numbered ST/173/VII/HUK/7.1./2021 dated July 3, 2021.

"It's true, the National Police fully supports the implementation of the Java-Bali PPKM from July 3 to 20", Komjen Agus told reporters on Sunday, July 4.

The emergence of the order continued Agus, which aims to ensure that all medicines and medical equipment are available. So, no turmoil only has a bad impact on society.

"Strict law enforcement against actions that hinder all government efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak", he said.