Gunung Mas Police Ask Residents Not To Be Tempted By Information On Gold Finds

Tewah Police Chief Ipda Teguh Triyono

KUALA KURUN - Gunung Mas Police, Central Kalimantan (Central Kalimantan) Regional Police again appealed to residents not to be tempted by information on the discovery of boulders containing gold or what residents commonly call veins of gold in the Sumur Mas Village area, Tewah District.

"From our conversations with several residents, they admitted that they were provoked and tempted because of the information that a stone with gold content was found. However, it turned out that they returned empty-handed," said Gunung Mas Police Chief AKBP Asep Bangbang Saputra, represented by the Tewah Police Chief, Ipda Teguh Triyono, as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, January 17th.

He said, even if there are residents who get boulders with gold content, the results obtained are not balanced with the sacrifice of time and energy expended.

Initially, there was information that was not clear whether the truth was circulating by word of mouth and social media, saying that a local resident found a stone containing gold in Sumur Mas.

According to information circulating, the person concerned obtained gold veins weighing 70 grams from the boulders. That's what makes other residents tempted and want to try their luck.

"However, during the implementation, it turned out that a number of residents returned empty-handed, alias they did not receive stones containing gold. This was of course a waste of time and energy for the residents concerned," said Ipda Teguh.

Reflecting on the experiences of a number of residents who returned empty-handed, he appealed to other residents not to be provoked and tempted to take part in trying to find stones with gold content in Sumur Mas.

It is better for residents to use their time and energy by carrying out their daily activities as usual, activities that are productive and definitely produce results. Do not be provoked and influenced by information that is not yet clear, "he said again.

At present the police continue to appeal to residents not to engage in illegal mining and not to use dangerous chemicals such as mercury. Those who violate will be subject to sanctions in accordance with applicable laws.

"Our residents urge us to always prioritize safety and prevent environmental damage," said Ipda Teguh.