The Action Of Mothers Of Gerebek, A Real Drug Nest, Was A Slap For The Police

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JAKARTA - Commission III of the DPR appreciates the bold steps taken by mothers to raid a house that is used as a hotbed of drugs. This courage became a strong warning from the police in an effort to eradicate drug trafficking in the community.

"The courage of mothers to enter drug nests because of their anger at drug trafficking has become a strong reprimand for the National Police institution. This incident became a message that the police should be able to handle public reports more swiftly and quickly," said Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Didik Mukrianto, Wednesday 26 July.

A viral incident by a group of mothers raided a building suspected of being the basecamp for drug addicts occurred in the Payo Sigadung area, Alam Barang District, Jambi. During the raid, mothers found methamphetamine suction devices to money from drug transactions.

The raid was triggered by the anger of local residents with narcotics transaction activities there. In addition, furniture and motorbikes belonging to residents are often stolen to buy drugs.

Dozens of mothers were also desperate to carry out raids because the police had never arrested drug users even though they had been reported by the public. Didik appreciated the Jambi group of residents, especially women who were not afraid to raid drug nests to stop these illicit activities.

"If you step in, it means that there is anxiety in the community. Law enforcement should be more sensitive and sensitive to phenomena that disturb residents," he said.

Despite the brave steps of mothers, Didik reminded the police as protectors of the community to take anticipatory steps. If any reports come in, the police are asked to act immediately.

"Because if there is no follow-up to the anxiety that occurs in the community, residents will be furious and finally take the law into their own hands. That needs to be avoided," said Didik.

The legislator from the East Java IX electoral district added that the police could actually move before the public gave a report. With adequate intelligence resources, said Didik, the police know better about drug trafficking actions.

"There should not be wild balls in the community that raises the assumption that the police are backing up from drug activities. In the viral video alone, there are words that quite corner the police because they seem to allow drug trafficking activities," said Didik.

"Let's make this incident a lesson. The National Police Chief must firmly instruct his members not to abuse public complaints. In addition, a quick and responsive attitude is needed regarding the disclosure of drug cases," he appealed.

Meanwhile, the public, Didik reminded them to be careful in dealing with drug crimes. It's better not to act alone. It would be nice if the community continued to involve the police to anticipate unwanted events.

"We also need to look at this incident in terms of safety. Because the potential for violence from criminals or drug addicts can happen. Things like this that we need to take care of together," said Didik.

"Moreover, the general public is usually the common public with knowledge of law enforcement. It is feared that the act of taking justice itself will actually have a negative impact on the citizens," he added.

Although it seemed late, Didik also appreciated the follow-up to the raid on women in Jambi. The police are known to have secured 4 people in two different places, which are located not far from the drug basecamp.

As is known, the actions of dozens of women in Alam Barajo District, Jambi City raided the basecamp of drugs went viral on social media. In the video circulating, it can be seen that a number of mothers are breaking into buildings suspected of being places of drug trafficking.

The mothers who carried out the raid shouted at the police who did not take action against the activities at the location. Several men were also seen running away from the location.

"Look at this police, look at this police officer. The National Police Chief looks at your son... Bekingan...," shouted a woman.

Videos recorded by mothers then showed piles of boxes in the crowd. In the box there are a number of bongs of crystal methamphetamine, up to a deposit of money.

"This is the proceeds from the sale of methamphetamine," said the video recorder.