Activities Of Malang Residents Before Iftar, Illegal Wild Motorcycle Racing

Photo via Antara

JAKARTA - Malang Police have secured dozens of two-wheeled motorized vehicles involved in illegal racing in the Gubuklakah Village area, Poncokusumo, Malang Regency, East Java.

Malang Police Chief AKBP Ferli Hidayat in Malang Regency, Friday, April 8, said dozens of motorized vehicles were secured on Thursday (7/4) when officers patrolled before breaking fast in the area.

"We carried out patrols and dispersed illegal racing activities before the time of breaking the fast in Gubuklakah Village. 43 two-wheeled motorized vehicles were arrested," said Ferli quoted from Antara.

He explained that during the month of Ramadan, the Malang Police will strengthen enforcement patrols, one of which is to minimize the potential for illegal racing before the time of breaking the fast.

According to him, the illegal racing action carried out along Jalan Raya Gubuklakah is very disturbing to local residents and disturbing road users. In addition, he added, there is also the potential for traffic accidents.

"Wild racing is carried out in the afternoon before breaking the fast. This is very disturbing for local residents and road users," he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Poncokusumo Police, AKP Sumarsono, added that officers often disperse illegal racing in the area. However, youth groups often return after officers leave the location.

"Officers often disbanded, however, after the officers left the place, the youths regrouped," he said.

Poncokusumo police officers will continue to intensify patrols, especially before the time of breaking the fast, in an effort to maintain the security and public order situation (Sitkamtibmas) in the area.

"We are strengthening patrols before breaking the fast to guard Sitkamtibmas in our area," he said.

The owners of the dozens of motorized vehicles will be given guidance by the Poncokusumo Police and asked to make a statement stating that they will no longer be involved in illegal racing.

In addition, motorized vehicles that do not comply with the provisions are requested to be returned in their original condition or according to factory standards. Motorized vehicle owners will also be subject to fines and minor criminal offenses if they are proven to be involved in illegal racing.