BANYUWANGI – After the discovery of a toy bomb near the Pesanggaran gold mine last week (3/9), the police are on alert. Since yesterday (9/9), security forces tightened the security of Ketapang Port's vital objects.
The results of monitoring by journalists from Jawa Pos Radar Banyuwangi yesterday, members of the Tanjung Wangi Port Area police (KPT) tighten the entrance to Ketapang Port. This is related to the rise of bomb spreaders in Banyuwangi, southern region.
Don't want to be missed, the KPT began inspecting all units of private vehicles and boxed vehicles. The officers checked the contents of the bags and luggage of all vehicles that were going to cross to the Island of the Gods.
The investigation is not only focused on the bomb issue, but also check luggage related to alcohol and suspicious items.
“This activity is a routine daily operation and is now more stringent because there are many rumors circulating in Banyuwangi,” said Aiptu Ahmad Holid, member of KPT Tanjung Wangi KPT will tighten supervision and safeguard the flow of passengers and goods in and out at the Ketapang Port to prevent illegal logging from outside the area.
“In particular, explosives such as firecrackers or fireworks have a very large explosive power. If found, we will immediately secure it. If it's against the rules, We will process according to the applicable law,” said the Head of the KPT Police, AKP Sudarmaji.
The police have often secured prohibited items such as alcoholic beverages, sharp weapon, and drugs. “Drunk people are also not allowed to enter the port area,” said Sudarmaji.
The police chief appealed to the public or fellow passengers to assist officers in supervising anything suspicious. “Immediately inform the officer, especially if you find explosives that will threaten the safety of many people if misused,” said Sudarmaji.
In addition, prospective ship passengers also do not feel disturbed by these activities. Instead, they support the activities carried out by KPT officers. “Yes, with this activity we feel safer and avoid all kinds of crime,” said Mulyanto (40), commercial car driver. (radar)
