Ahead Of Ramadan, Police Anticipate Crime In Tourist Areas In Bangka Babel

West Bangka Police Samapta Unit personnel monitored the Tanjungkalian Beach tourist attraction in Mentok. (ANTARA)

MENTOK - West Bangka Resort Police, Bangka Belitung Islands Province intensified surveillance patrols of a number of tourist attractions ahead of the holy month of Ramadan 1444 Hijri.

"The patrol activity that we improve towards the month of Ramadan is an anticipation of the possibility of disturbances in order and security where at a time like this people's activities increase," said Head of the West Bangka Police Samapta Unit Iptu Diki Zulkarnain as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday 17 March.

According to him, personnel are assigned to continue to increase patrols in a number of vital objects, such as offices, state and private companies, banks, shopping centers, and other crowded places.

"We also supervise security at tourist attractions that are always crowded with tourists, such as Baturakit Beach, Tanjungkalian and at Pesanggrahan Menumbing," he said.

In the patrol, officers in addition to carrying out security functions also established communication with security officers at the location to always be aware of the possibility of criminal acts.

"Members also gave an appeal to the coast guards to remain alert to the ups and downs of sea water because it is to protect tourists so that unwanted things do not happen," he said.

To security officers at the Pesanggrahan Menumbing tourist attraction, personnel suggested that security officers always check routine patrols to anticipate theft and other crimes.

Personnel in addition to conveying security and security messages to security officers also check the surveillance camera (CCTV) to ensure the situation is safe and under control.

"We hope that the community will also play an active role in maintaining their respective security and environmental order situations so that they remain comfortable and conducive, as has been going on so far," he said.