Police Raid COVID-19 Antigen Clinic In Banyuwangi, Allegedly Issued Certificate Without Test

BANYUWANGI - The Banyuwangi Police Team, East Java, raided a rapid antigen test clinic around the Ketapang Port of Banyuwangi.

The clinic was raided for allegedly issuing the results of the rapid antigen test without conducting an examination.

"Last night, the information was that a clinic was raided. From the raid, several people were brought by the police", said a resident of Ketapang Village, Kalipuro District, Banyuwangi, Friday, February 4.

Meanwhile, the Banyuwangi Police Chief, Kombes Nasrun Pasaribu, through the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit, Commissioner Iwan Hari Poerwanto, confirmed the raid.

The police carried out the raid because it was suspected that the clinic issued a rapid result letter without an examination.

"There was indeed a raid", said Iwan.

Currently, several people are still being investigated. "Currently it is still being investigated. We will release it later", said Iwan.