2 Police Become Gangsters In Stealing Motorcycles In Pretending Mode Of Raid, Banjarmasin Police Chief: I'm Taking Firm Action, I've Been Arrested And Will Be Tried Code Of Ethics

Banjarmasin Police Chief Kombes Sabana A. Martosumito/DOK Public Relations Banjarmasin Police

BANJARMASIN - The Chief of Police for Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Kombes Sabana A. Martosumito confirmed that he had carried out strict legal proceedings against his personnel who seized motorbikes belonging to residents. There were two police officers who became rogues in seizing motorbikes belonging to residents by pretending to be raids.

"We have carried out the process of investigating and detaining both PS and DE officers since August 11, 2022," said Kombes Sabana, quoted from a written statement, Tuesday, August 16.

Not only that, Kombes Sabana also said that the two police officers were confirmed to undergo a police code of ethics trial.

"We will definitely give the police code of ethics trial to them to be held accountable for their actions institutionally," said the Banjarmasin Police Chief.

He also asked that this incident be a lesson to other personnel so as not to commit despicable acts and violate the law.

"Be a Precision Police, as exemplified by the Chief of the National Police and the Kapolda of South Kalimantan. I remind you not to hurt the feelings of the people," added the Banjarmasin Police Chief.

Polresta Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (Kalsel), arrested two policemen who were the masterminds of the robbery case of motorbikes with the raid mode.

"The two perpetrators have the initials PS (41) and DEM (26), they are members of the National Police at the Banjarmasin Police who have now been detained with evidence of five motorbikes," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Banjarmasin Police Commissioner Thomas Afrian as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, August 15.

In the action, this policeman pretended to conduct a raid by grabbing the victim's motorbike which he was after on the road. Both were also equipped with police service jackets and pants.

"So the victim's faults are being searched for as an excuse to bring the motorbike. The victim was told to take the motorbike at the South Kalimantan Police," explained Thomas.

The Banjarmasin Police received three police reports (LP) from the victims. However, after being developed, it turned out that there were two more prisons at the Banjarbaru Police and two more at the Banjar Police.

The five stolen motorbikes were hidden in the Puruk Cahu area, Murung Raya Regency, Central Kalimantan, and none of the evidence found had been transferred.

"The possibility of other evidence is still being developed," said Thomas.

Regarding the status of the two police officers, Thomas said that it was indeed a problem because he rarely entered the service until he was in the process of undergoing a code of ethics trial by Propam.