Police Name 5 Areas In Tangerang Regency Listed As Crime-Prone Locations

Dozens of suspects in crimes at the Tangerang Police Station/ Photo: Jehan/ VOi

TANGERANG - Tangerang Police revealed 20 cases of violent theft that occurred from July 13-20 2022 from various areas in Tangerang.

The Tangerang Police Chief, Kombes Pol Raden Romdhon Natakusuma said that of the dozens of cases, 30 perpetrators were arrested and two of them turned out to be women.

"There are 30 perpetrators out of 20 motorcycle theft cases. Two of them are women," said Raden at the Tangerang Police, Monday, July 25.

Romdhon said, in their actions, the perpetrators often threatened the victim using sharp weapons (sajam). The goal is to get the victim to give up their valuables.

"There are those who use sharp weapons, there are also threats with violence," he said.

On that occasion, Raden also revealed that the areas that dominated violent thefts were Cikupa, Balaraja, Kemis Market, Panongan and Tigaraksa.

"In terms of areas that are vulnerable to crime operations, they are almost comprehensive. Even though they are dominated by densely populated areas including Cikupa District, Pasar Kemis, Balaraja and Tigaraksa and Panongan," he explained.

Furthermore, in addition to securing 20 suspects, his party also confiscated evidence in the form of sharp weapons (sajams), Letter T keys and 19 motorcycles.

The suspects were charged with criminal acts, such as Article 365 of the Criminal Code, 363 of the Criminal Code, 372 of the Criminal Code, 362 of the Criminal Code.