Depok Police have officially named ML, a 21-year-old man, as a suspect in connection with the obstruction and damage of an ambulance in Sukamaju Village, Cilodong District, Depok City. This significant legal development means ML now faces a potential prison sentence of up to two years for his actions.
The charges against ML are formally rooted in Article 521 of Law Number 1 Year 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP), specifically addressing acts of criminal damage. Confirming the gravity of the situation, AKP Made Budi, Head of Public Relations for Depok Police, informed journalists on Monday, “He is threatened with a maximum imprisonment of 2 years.”
Currently, ML is being held in detention at the Depok Police Resort as the investigation progresses. The parties representing the ambulance have unequivocally stated their firm decision not to withdraw their report, asserting their commitment to vigorously pursue the case through the legal system to ensure accountability and justice.
AKP Budi further disclosed that the alleged motive behind the suspect’s aggressive actions towards the ambulance was profound irritation caused by the blaring sound of its siren. While authorities are still actively delving deeper to ascertain all precise contributing factors, it has been established that the incident was initially triggered by ML’s strong displeasure with the ambulance’s siren sound.
Summary
Depok Police have officially named ML, a 21-year-old, as a suspect for obstructing and damaging an ambulance in Sukamaju Village, Depok. He faces charges under Article 521 of the Criminal Code concerning criminal damage, which carries a maximum prison sentence of two years.
ML is currently in detention, and the ambulance representatives have affirmed their decision not to withdraw their report. The alleged motive for his actions was profound irritation caused by the ambulance’s blaring siren.