Police are actively pursuing a motorcycle gang suspected of causing significant damage to public facilities on the Casablanca Non-Toll Flyover (JLNT) in South Jakarta. This incident has drawn widespread attention and prompted a swift response from authorities.
The group’s audacious act was captured in a viral video circulating across social media platforms. The footage clearly shows members of the gang setting fire to ropes that secured a traffic barrier, effectively forcing it open. This brazen disregard for rules is particularly concerning as motorcycles are strictly prohibited from using the JLNT Casablanca.
In response to the escalating situation, Kombes Pol Komarudin, the Director of Traffic Police for Polda Metro Jaya (Jakarta Metropolitan Police), confirmed that his unit is conducting an intensive and in-depth investigation. The primary objective is to meticulously identify all individuals involved in this destructive act featured in the viral video.
“We are currently thoroughly investigating this group of riders,” Komarudin informed reporters on Monday, February 23. “We have already coordinated with the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimum) to explore the potential for criminal charges related to the damage caused.” This statement underscores the seriousness with which the police are approaching the incident.
Further details emerging from the viral video suggest that the group deliberately entered the JLNT Casablanca with the apparent intention of “creating content” for social media. This incident takes on added significance given that the JLNT Casablanca has been subject to nightly closures since March 2024.
This crucial policy was enacted by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government with specific goals: to prevent the flyover from becoming an arena for illegal street racing and to mitigate the risk of accidents, particularly those involving defiant motorcyclists attempting to use the JLNT during prohibited hours. It’s a measure designed for public safety.
Amidst the ongoing investigation, the police have issued a strong appeal to the public. They urge citizens not to emulate such dangerous and illegal acts and to always adhere to traffic regulations for the collective safety of everyone. Authorities are diligently continuing their probe into the incident, including actively tracing the license plates of the perpetrators’ vehicles.
Summary
Police are actively pursuing a motorcycle gang for damaging public facilities on the Casablanca Non-Toll Flyover (JLNT) in South Jakarta. A viral video captures the group setting fire to ropes to force open a traffic barrier, an act of defiance given motorcycles are strictly prohibited from using the JLNT. This incident is further concerning as the flyover has been subject to nightly closures since March 2024 to prevent illegal racing and accidents.
Kombes Pol Komarudin from Polda Metro Jaya confirmed an intensive investigation to identify all individuals involved, with potential criminal charges being explored. The group allegedly entered the JLNT with the intention of “creating content” for social media. Authorities are diligently tracing vehicle license plates and urge the public to adhere to traffic regulations and avoid emulating such dangerous acts.