Ambon Police Destroy 6 Tons Of Sopi Worth IDR 400 Million

Ambon Island Polresta officers and PP Lease destroy more than six tons of locally produced sopi-type alcoholic drinks worth Rp. 400 million, in Ambon, Maluku, Thursday (21/7). ANTARA/Daniel Leonard

AMBON - The Ambon Island and Lease Islands Police destroyed evidence in the form of sopi (local liquor) without an owner, which amounted to more than six tons worth IDR 400 million.

"A total of 6,827 liters of alcoholic beverages produced by the community were confiscated from January to the second week of July 2022, and today 3,500 liters were destroyed", said the Head of the Ambon Island and Lease Islands Police Chief, Commissioner King Arthur Simamora, in Ambon, as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, July 21.

According to him, more than six tons of liters of this sopi liquor were confiscated by his entire staff over the past six months.

"The destruction of 3,500 liters of sopi liquor was carried out today at the Mapolresta, while the rest have been destroyed in the ranks of the Sector Police", he said.

The high crime rate on the island of Ambon is also inseparable from residents who consume alcohol and lead to fights between youths cases of persecution and murder due to the influence of alcohol.

Therefore, the circulation of illegal alcohol has always been a concern for the Ambon Island and Lease Islands police to conduct raids at every port entrance to Ambon Island and its surroundings.

Meanwhile, the Acting Mayor of Ambon, Bodewin Wattimena, who was also present at the destruction, stated that the firm steps taken by the Police and the ranks in preventing the entry and circulation of alcohol were very positive in maintaining the security and social security situation.

That way, the government's program to build and fix this city is running well.