Making Residents Uneasy, 16 Thugs In Garut Arrested By Police

Police have arrested thugs in urban areas of Garut Regency, West Java, Saturday (15/7/2023). (ANTARA/HO-Polres Garut)

Garut Resort Police have arrested a number of thugs because it was reported that they had disturbed the community in urban areas of Garut Regency, West Java, and then carried out guidance and minor crimes. "Ada 16 orang yang diamankan, semua ditipiring (tindak pidana ringan)," kata Kepala Satuan Samapta Polres Garut Iptu Masrokan di Garut, Antara, Minggu, 16 Juli. Garut Police continue to carry out thuggery operations and other security disturbances to provide a sense of security and comfort for the community. Especially thugs, he continued, so far there have been reports from the public regarding thugs who are drunk and also selling liquor such as in urban areas Garut and Kerkof. "Various. Some are drunk, disturbing the public and selling alcohol," he said. He emphasized that all forms of thuggery must be eradicated because most of their existence has made people restless and uncomfortable in their activities. Apart from thugs, a number of people who carry out illegal parking activities are also secured because their presence often disturbs the community and congestion on the road. "We have also secured several illegal parking officers because they have disturbed public comfort," said Masrokan. He hopes that the police efforts can provide warnings for them not to carry out activities that disrupt public security, order and comfort. In order to have awareness, said Masrokan, they are given guidance and direction so that they become even better to earn income without having to interfere with the comfort of others.

"We immediately secured it to Mako to be given guidance and some advice so that they are aware, so they can make a living in a better way," said Masrokan.