News Summary:
- A man identified by his initials ML went viral after obstructing and damaging an ambulance en route to pick up a patient in Sukmajaya, Depok, causing a dent in the vehicle’s bumper.
- Police successfully apprehended the perpetrator in less than 24 hours after the incident.
- The case is currently being handled by the Depok Metro Police, including a pending urine test examination.
An incident in Depok, West Java, where a man identified by his initials ML aggressively blocked and damaged an ambulance en route to pick up a patient, has gone viral across social media platforms. The confrontation, which left the ambulance’s front bumper dented, sparked widespread outrage. Swift action by law enforcement led to the arrest of the perpetrator less than 24 hours after the incident. The case is currently under investigation by the Depok Metro Police, including a pending urine test for the suspect.
The provocative act unfolded on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 11:18 AM WIB, on Jalan Moch Nail, Bakti Jaya, Sukmajaya District, Depok. Viral footage, initially shared by the @albarifoundation Instagram account, captured ML on his motorcycle obstructing the ambulance, which was urgently responding to a patient call. The video shows ML engaging in a heated argument with the ambulance driver, fueled by apparent irritation at the vehicle’s warning lights.
The situation escalated dramatically when the suspect violently kicked the ambulance, causing a noticeable dent in its front-left bumper. In the footage, ML is heard aggressively challenging the person recording, stating, “You video me, you’ll get it. I’m from here, you know.” The man’s aggressive demeanor was reportedly triggered by the ambulance’s sirens, despite initial attempts by the crew to minimize disturbance.
Following the widespread public outcry and rapid dissemination of the incident online, the Resmob unit of the Depok Metro Police launched an immediate investigation. Their swift response led to the apprehension of ML in under 24 hours. A subsequent post on the @resmob_depok Instagram account on Monday, May 11, 2026, showed the suspect looking subdued as officers took him into custody at his residence.
During the arrest, police were seen questioning ML, who was dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans, and asking him to identify his motorcycle. The official Instagram caption lauded the efforts of the combined Resmob and Jatanras (Violent Crime Unit) task force, stating, “The arrogant act of obstructing and damaging an ambulance on Jl. Moch Nail, Kel. Bakti Jaya Kec. Sukmajaya Kota Depok, was successfully thwarted by the joint operational team of Resmob and Jatanras.”
The operation, spearheaded by Kanit Jatanras Akp Erwin Marciano Siahaan, S.H., M.H., and Kasubnit Opsnal Resmob Ipda Agwit, swiftly located the suspect. ML was apprehended in the Sukamaju area of Cilodong District, Depok City, within 24 hours. ML, along with a witness and his motorcycle, was subsequently transported to the Depok Police Headquarters for further legal processing.
Police Explanation
Elaborating on the arrest, Kasi Humas Polres Metro Depok, AKP Made Budi, confirmed that ML was taken into custody on Sunday evening, the same day the incident occurred. He stated via text message on Monday, May 11, 2026, that “The perpetrator, who was with a witness identified as his brother-in-law, was apprehended at his residence in Cilodong, Depok City.”
Initial police questioning revealed that ML admitted to feeling displeased when the ambulance requested passage. He reportedly felt disturbed by the sound of the ambulance’s siren. “Yes, being disturbed by the siren was one of the reasons,” Made Budi affirmed. The investigation into this Depok ambulance incident remains active under the jurisdiction of the Depok Metro Police, who are awaiting the results of a urine test conducted on the suspect as part of their ongoing inquiry.
Viral on Social Media
The entire ordeal, captured on a mobile phone, quickly gained traction on social media after being posted by the video’s owner on the @albaarifoundation Instagram account. The footage distinctly shows ML abruptly stopping the ambulance on a residential street. According to the ambulance crew, as quoted on Monday, “At the time of the incident, we had just left the office to pick up a patient.”
Out of consideration for residents in the narrow local street, the ambulance had only activated its rotator lights, refraining from using a full siren. “We make it a habit not to turn on the siren in that area,” a representative explained, aiming to prevent disturbance to the community. However, despite the ambulance crew politely requesting passage and explaining their urgent mission, ML became enraged and refused to believe them.
Initially, ML agreed to follow the ambulance, but midway through their journey, he once again aggressively blocked the vehicle with his motorcycle. “The man became emotional again and refused to accept it. He then cut off our vehicle’s path and obstructed the ambulance’s movement,” stated the caption in the viral post, as cited by Kompas.com. The crew members were also threatened, and their vehicle sustained further damage.
Despite the persistent harassment and obstruction, the dedicated ambulance team successfully reached the patient and transported them to the hospital. Following the successful patient transport, they proceeded to the Depok Metro Police office to file a formal report regarding the egregious incident.
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Summary
A man identified as ML was arrested in Depok for aggressively obstructing and damaging an ambulance that was on its way to pick up a patient. The incident, which occurred on May 10, 2026, involved ML kicking the ambulance and causing a dent in its front bumper, reportedly due to irritation over its warning lights. This confrontational act quickly gained widespread attention on social media, sparking public outrage.
The Depok Metro Police’s Resmob unit swiftly apprehended ML less than 24 hours after the event. The suspect admitted to feeling disturbed by the ambulance’s siren, despite the crew’s attempts to minimize noise. The case is currently under investigation by the police, including a pending urine test for ML, while the ambulance crew successfully completed their urgent patient transport despite the obstruction.